The main consequence of the Spanish Civil War for Spanish politics was the establishment of a dictatorship under Francisco Franco. The war (1936-1939) resulted in a deeply polarized society and repressive regime that lasted until Franco's death in 1975. The conflict suppressed democratic movements and created a legacy of division, as ideology and survival influenced post-war politics. The period was marked by censorship, political repression, and resistance, leading to a complex transition toward democracy in later decades.