Abyssinian Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Haile Selassie?
A
He was the emperor of Abyssinia
2
Q
What did Haile Selassie do in December 1934?
A
He asked the League of Nations for help
3
Q
In which year did the league ban arm sales to both sides?
A
July 1935
4
Q
What did Italy do in October 1935?
A
Italians built up forces and invaded Abyssinia
5
Q
In which year was the Hoare-Laval Pact formed?
A
December 1935
6
Q
What did the Hoare-Laval Pact offer to Mussolini?
A
It offered Mussolini 2 thirds of Italy
7
Q
In what year did Italy conquer the whole of Abyssinia?
A
1936
8
Q
In which year was the Abyssinian crisis?
A
1935
