What caused the Spanish Civil War to break out?

The spanish civil war broke out in july 1936, the war was a result of military uprising which divided spain into two, the republicans and the nationalists. The rebels termed themselves as Nationalists and mounted a savage repression of their own, which was more concerted and effective than that of the Republicans and eventually claimed more victims

The Spanish Civil War was caused by increased political polarization between the left and right wing parties. The liberal l middle classes sought to modernize Spain and turn it into a democratic state that can prosper in the 20th century. The conservative nationalists represented by the Church, military and rich landowners sought a return to the glory of the Golden Ages of sixteenth century where Spain was a monarchy. This division led to political tension and ultimately a civil war