Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?(1 point)
Responses
A.European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.
B.Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
C.Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
D.Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
A. European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.
To determine the correct answer to the question, we will need to evaluate each option and consider the historical context of Ethiopia's resistance to Italian imperialism.
A. European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.
During the late 19th century, when Italy attempted to conquer Ethiopia, European alliances did not give Ethiopia significant support or resources to build up its military and infrastructure. Therefore, Option A is not the correct answer.
B. Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
This option suggests that Ethiopia and Italy had a mutually beneficial relationship, which resulted in Ethiopia avoiding colonization. However, Ethiopia was indeed invaded by Italy in the First Italo-Ethiopian War in 1895-1896, so Option B is not the correct answer.
C. Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
During the Scramble for Africa, European powers sought to claim territories and exploit resources. While Ethiopia was seen as strategically important for Italy to further its colonial ambitions, it was not a mere tool to prevent other Europeans from taking valuable African land. Therefore, Option C is not the correct answer.
D. Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
This option is historically inaccurate. The Zulu nation, led by Cetshwayo, was located in South Africa, and Ethiopia, led by Emperor Menelik II, was in East Africa. There is no evidence of a direct military alliance or cooperation between Ethiopia and the Zulu nation during Ethiopia's resistance to Italian imperialism. Thus, Option D is not the correct answer.
After evaluating all the options, none of them accurately describe why Ethiopia's resistance to Italian imperialism was successful. It is important to note that Ethiopia successfully resisted Italian colonization primarily due to its effective military strategies, skilled leadership, and strong sense of national identity and passion for freedom.