International response to Italian aggression (1933-1940) Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Abyssinia - Abyssinian response
A
- Weaker military -> downfall
- Sanctions imposed on Italy after Abyssinia appealed to the LON but those were deemed ineffective
2
Q
Abysinnia - LON
A
- Imposed sanctions (were lifted and ineffective)
3
Q
Abyssinia - France
A
- Failed to close Suez Canal
- Hoare-Laval pact (attempt to compromise with Italy by giving them two thirds of Abyssinia)
4
Q
Abyssinia - Britain
A
- Public opinion supported defence of Abyssinia
- Failed to close Suez Canal
- Hoare-Laval pact (attempt to compromise with Italy by giving them two thirds of Abyssinia)
5
Q
Albania - LON
A
- Ignored the situation in Albania
6
Q
Albania - Britain and France
A
- Preoccupied with Germany’s demands in Poland -> didn’t protest
7
Q
Albania - USSR
A
- Protested Italy’s actions but it’s condemnation was only verbal yet aggressive