2. 1890s, Ethiopia successfully defeated Italians from conquering their land. October 1935, massive invasion of Ethiopia. May 1936, got control over Ethiopia. “Italy has at last her empire…a Fascist empire.” Britain let Italian troops and supplies to pass through Suez Canal. By giving Mussolini a power in Africa, Britain and France hoped there will be peace in Europe.

3. treaty limited size of army and forbidden Germans to enter a 30-mile-wide zone on either side of Rhine River. he broke the treaty March7, 1936, German troops into Rhineland France didn ’ t want to risk war Hitler later admitted that he would have backed down the troop if France and Britain had challenged him

5. Germany’s reoccupation of Rhineland marked turning point toward war 1. strengthened Hitler’s power and prestige within Germany. Generals agreed to follow him 2. balance of power changed in Germany’s favor. France and Belgium were open to attack from German troops. 3. weak response from France and Britain encouraged Hitler to make his military and territorial expansion faster.

9. Spain  monarchy until 1931, when republic was declared. July 1936, army leaders who wanted a Fascist government joined General Francisco Franco. Spanish civil war and it lasted for three years. To help Nationalist, Hitler and Mussolini sent troops, tanks, and airplanes. Republicans, the supporters of Spain’s elected government, received little help. Soviet Union  only country that helped them Republicans. power collapsed in early 1939 Franco became Spain’s Fascist dictator.