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Mussolini wanted an empire like the Romans and Abyssinia was rich in raw materials.
Why did the Italians want to join Abyssinia to their conquests?
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Italy was promised several commitments by the Allied Powers, and the main promise was a great amount of land.
This was not given to them as promised, angering the Italians. The invasion was a way for the Italians to provoke the Allies, as well as to receive the land that they were promised.
Why was the Paris Peace Conference partly responsible for the Abyssinian Crisis?
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In what year did Italy invade Abyssinia?
1935, in October.
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Eritrea or Somaliland
Provide an example of one of the territories that Italy gained, which it was unsatisfied with.
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Italy was becoming more and more populated during this time, and this meant that more land could be very beneficial to the people.
Was Italy overpopulated or underpopulated during this time, and how did this impact Italy's strong desire for more land?
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What caused the Wal-Wal incident?
Wal Wal was a fort located 70 kilometers inside Abyssinia.
In December 1934, there was a clash between Italian and Abyssinian troops. Due to this incident, several Italian soldiers were killed and Italy requested an apology from Abyssinia. Abyssinia appealed to the League of Nations to take care of the situation. As the League was trying to solve the conflict, Mussolini prepared for the invasion. |
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1896
What year was the Battle of Adowa?
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The Ethiopians defeated the Italians in the battle, which symbolized the biggest defeat against a European country in Africa.
Mussolini was humiliated, and he therefore used fascist propaganda to build up his reputation and pride.
How did Mussolini take advantage of fascist propaganda after the Battle of Adowa?
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