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Italian invasion of Ethiopia

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Italy's military conquest of Ethiopia in 1935-1936 under Mussolini, demonstrating fascist expansion that European powers failed to effectively oppose.

AP course connection

Topic 8.7: 8.7 Europe During the Interwar Period

Unit 8

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