The Abyssinian Crisis Flashcards
When was the Abyssinian crisis?
1935-1936
What happened in December 1934?
Abyssinia and the Italian Somaliland got into dispute over the border
What did Mussolini do to Abyssinia?
He invaded with 100,000 men
What did the LoN do in response to Mussolini invading Abyssinia?
Banned sales of weapons to both sides of the conflict
Sanctioned metal and rubber
What did the Italian army do in Abyssinia?
Used poison gas and attacked Red Cross Hospitals
What did the League suggest to Haile Selassie?
Giving Mussolini some of Abyssinia
What was the Hoare-Laval Pact?
Secret pact by Britain and France to give Mussolini 2/3 of Abyssinia
What could Britain have done to help Abyssinia?
Close the Suez Canal (left it open to avoid conflict with Mussolini)
When was Abyssinia conquered by?
May 1936
How did the Abyssinian crisis contribute to the start of WW2?
Butler saw what Mussolini got away with and sent troops to the Rhineland
When was the Rome-Berlin Axis signed?
1936
What were the 6 key reasons for the LoN’s collapse after Abyssinia?
Russia and USA absence
Countries could just leave
Decisions were too slow
Economic sanctions were ineffective
Hatred of the ToV
League leaders were selfish
What were the 6 key reasons for the LoN’s collapse after Abyssinia?
Russia and USA absence
Countries could just leave
Decisions were too slow
Economic sanctions were ineffective
Hatred of the ToV
League leaders were selfish
