History 2179 Study Guide - Final Guide: Second Italo-Ethiopian War, Winter War, Moscow Peace Treaty
17 Apr 2017
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Italy wanted to erase the stain of adowa. Italy wanted to prove that they were a great country like germany. Ethiopia is part of the league of legions, which provides assistance if they are ever attacked. Italians beat the poorly trained ethiopian army with no support from the league. The leagues response was to put an embargo on italy, except on oil. The great powers failed to support this and it eventually fell through. Was unable to maintain the embargo on italy. An increase in popularity for mussolini for the victory. Everyone thought he was great for his capital achievements. Nationalists caused a military uprising with the republicans but failed, which lead to a civil war. Republicans looked out to the soviet union as well as volunteers from the us and europe for help while the nationalists looked to mussolini and hitler. Russia sends weapons and advisors to the republicans. The war was a result of political disagreements.
