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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.
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.
Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
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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's ability to resist colonization, particularly evidenced in the Battle of Adwa in 1896, was significantly bolstered by its military preparations and alliances with European powers, which helped it to successfully fight against Italian attempts at colonization.
