Y11: 1-19. Invasion of Abyssinia

Today you are going to discover how Italy, a permanent member of the League of Nations, invaded Abyssinia and got away with it!

League of Nations

1.

The Abyssinian Crisis, 1935-36. (13:09 minutes long)

2.

“The Ethiopia Crisis, 1935-36” (p.70-71).

3.

4.

Use page 72-74 in your League of Nations booklet…

5.

(These questions are also on page 71 of your League booklet.)

You must answer in full sentences!

6.

(Stick the questions on “Italy & Abyssinia / Ethiopia” (provided) into your book. Then answer the questions in point form. Or, you may do the “alternative task” as indicated below these questions.)

7.

On p.75, fill in the timeline to show the most important events in the Abyssinian Crisis, relevant to your study… (Only look at the answers once you have completed your timeline…!!)

Answers:

8.

Disarmament and Abyssinia. (7:32 minutes long)

The following video shares additional (background) Information about Mussolini.

Mussolini. (7:37 minutes long)

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