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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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oct 3, 1935
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~ 90 years ago