Italy Invades Ethiopia
Definition
This refers to the military invasion of Ethiopia (also known as Abyssinia) by Fascist Italy in 1935. It was a significant event leading up to World War II, demonstrating the ineffectiveness of the League of Nations.
Related terms
Fascism: A political ideology that emerged in early 20th-century Europe which seeks to create a centralized autocratic government led by a dictatorial leader and emphasizes aggressive nationalism and often racism.
League of Nations: An international organization established after World War I with the goal of maintaining world peace. Its inability to prevent aggression by Fascist powers is seen as one reason for the outbreak of World War II.
Benito Mussolini: The fascist dictator who ruled Italy from 1922 until his ousting in 1943. He led Italy into three wars, including the invasion on Ethiopia.
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