The Abyssinian Crises Flashcards
When was The Abyssinian Crises?
1934-1936.
What were the causes of The Abyssinian Crises?
Italy was poor due to the economic depression - wanted more land.
What did The Italian Leader want?
Mussolini wanted revenge for a failed attempt to invade in 1896.
In 1934 who was there a clash between?
Italian and Abyssinian soldiers at Wal-Wal.
Why didn’t the League sort out the clash?
Because Mussolini started to prepare for an attack.
What happened in 1935?
Italians invaded Abyssinia.
What did the League use on Italy?
Morel condemnation - Mussolini ignore them.
What secret deal did Britain and France come up with?
The Hoare Laval Pact.
What was the Hoare Laval Pact?
They would give Mussolini 2/3 of Abyssinia if Mussolini stopped the invasion.
What did Mussolini eventually take over in 1936?
The whole of Abyssinia.
Who left the League in 1936?
Italy.
