Second Italo-Ethiopian War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/second-italo-ethiopian-war

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the conflict dates?October 3, 1935 – May 9, 1937
2. What is the primary combatants?Kingdom of Italy and the Ethiopian Empire
3. Why did Italy invade Ethiopia in 1935?Italy invaded because it wanted to restore its greatness after losing a battle in 1896. Mussolini used a border clash at Walwal as a reason to attack.
4. How did Italy use modern weapons against Ethiopia?Italy had tanks, armored cars, and a strong air force. They also used chemical weapons like mustard gas, which was very cruel and broke international rules.

Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Fascism: A far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology characterized by dictatorial power.
Casus Belli: An act or event that provokes or is used to justify a war.
Asymmetrical Warfare: Conflict between belligerents whose relative military power differs significantly.