Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?(1 point)

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Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.

Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.

Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.

European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.
European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful is:

European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.

Ethiopia successfully resisted Italian colonization, particularly at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, due in part to the military modernization efforts and alliances they developed with other nations, which provided them with time and resources to strengthen their defenses against imperial forces.