oct 3, 1935 - Abyssinia Crisis
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Italy invaded Abyssinia as Mussolini's plan to boost his popularity
League: imposed economic sanctions; banned arms sales, monetary loans to Italy, imports and exports to and fro Italy
Failed to ban oil and coal exports to Italy worrying America's stance and affects on the league members
Did not close Suez canal to Mussolini's supply ships for fear of reprisals against Gibraltar and Malta (British Colonies)
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