Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia's resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?

(1 point)
Item 1
• 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
• Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
• Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.

The most accurate statement is "European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure."