Abyssinia Crisis 1935-37 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryCauses and effects of WW1GCSEAQA Created by: cathalCreated on: 07-04-14 22:20 Background Abyssinia: independent country ruled by Haile Selassie, only independent black courty in Africa. !896 its army had defended an Italain invasion. Mussolini: Fascist dictator of Italy, was determind to build an Empire. Also wanted revenge from the defeat of 1996. 1 of 4 Event October 1935 the invasion begins by sending heavy artillery and tanks. Abyssinia leader asked for help from the League of Nations. League of Nations imposed economic sanctions but delayed banning oil exports in case the USA didn't support them. Britain and France didn't close the Suez Canel to Italain ships. Suppliers get in dispite the sanactions. By May 1936 Italy Conquered all of Abyssinia. 2 of 4 League: ACTIONS and RESULTS December 1934 offers arbitration. Rejected by Italy January and February 1935 depicts its response. No further actions May - September sets up a five power consitution Abyssinia rejects proposal October 1935 Italy condemmed limited economic sanction imposed July 1936 - Sanction against Italy were abandoned Italy - kept Abyssinia - Became allied with Germany -left the Stresa Front -Left the League (1937) 3 of 4 Why the L of N failed F - French and Britain self interest A - Absent powers - USA I - Ineffective sanctions L - Lack of an armed force U - Unfair treaty R - Reaching decisions too slowly E - European club, everyone had to agree 4 of 4
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