Abyssinia Case study

Question 1

Trigger Cause

Answer 1

An incident with Topps from Italy 80km into Abyssinia
Mussolini wanted fertile land and mineral of Abyssinia
Prepped army for war

Question 2

League Response

Answer 2

Played for time
Wanted good relations with Italy(Stresa Pact) stand
against Germany
Public outcry and use force if necessary
League said would stop but Mussolini rejected plan

Question 3

October 1935

Answer 3

Mussolini invaded and is crunching the Abyssinia

League meant to intervene in this situation

Question 4

Sanctions on Italy

Answer 4

Only work if done quickly ( Took 2 Months)
Banned: Arms sales , loans , imports

Didn’t do any real bans in fear of Economy damage
Coal ban - 30,000 mines out of jobs
SUEZ CANAL - major trade route not blocked

Question 5

Power of League

Answer 5

Shows the league is weak and doesn’t stand up to major powers

Question 6

Hoare-Laval Pact

Answer 6

December 1935- sanctions discussed Britain and France gave Mussolini 2/3 of Abyssinia.
Media found out and it was crushing with both abattoirs sacked

Question 7

Hitlers Movements and France

Answer 7

Hitler moved troops into the Rhineland and the France gave Abyssinia form Italian support. 9 may Mussolini took over