Why did Spain withdraw from the 1936 Summer Olympics?
Due to the Spanish Civil War
Due to the Great Depression
In protest of the Nazi regime
Due to a boycott by the International Olympic Committee
Answer
Spain withdrew from the 1936 Summer Olympics, which were held in Nazi Germany, due to the Spanish Civil War. This was one of only two occasions when Spain did not participate in the Summer Olympics.
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