The Abyssinian Crisis (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was Abyssinia's status among African nations in the 1930s?
What was Abyssinia's status among African nations in the 1930s?
One of few remaining independent nations
When did the Wal Wal incident occur between Italian and Abyssinian forces?
When did the Wal Wal incident occur between Italian and Abyssinian forces?
December 1934
In what year had Italy previously been defeated by Abyssinian forces?
In what year had Italy previously been defeated by Abyssinian forces?
1896
Why did Mussolini believe Britain & France wouldn't intervene in Abyssinia?
Why did Mussolini believe Britain & France wouldn't intervene in Abyssinia?
They wanted Italy as ally against Germany
When did Italy launch its full-scale invasion of Abyssinia?
When did Italy launch its full-scale invasion of Abyssinia?
October 1935
What illegal weapon did Italy use against Abyssinian forces?
What illegal weapon did Italy use against Abyssinian forces?
Poison gas
When did Italian forces capture Addis Ababa, the Abyssinian capital?
When did Italian forces capture Addis Ababa, the Abyssinian capital?
May 1936
Which essential material was notably excluded from League sanctions against Italy?
Which essential material was notably excluded from League sanctions against Italy?
Oil
What did Britain & France fail to close, allowing Italy to transport supplies?
What did Britain & France fail to close, allowing Italy to transport supplies?
The Suez Canal
Which non-League members continued to supply Italy during the sanctions?
Which non-League members continued to supply Italy during the sanctions?
USA and Soviet Union
What did the secret Hoare-Laval Pact propose to give Italy?
What did the secret Hoare-Laval Pact propose to give Italy?
Half of Abyssinia
When did Italy formally withdraw from the League of Nations?
When did Italy formally withdraw from the League of Nations?
1937
What message did the crisis send to Adolf Hitler?
What message did the crisis send to Adolf Hitler?
Aggression could occur with impunity