In one treaty, this country acquired many muskets and cannons in exchange for the provinces of Hamasen, Bogos, and Akale-Guzai.
In one treaty, this country acquired many muskets and cannons in exchange for the provinces of Hamasen, Bogos, and Akale-Guzai. A dispute over the words "could" and "must" in that Treaty of Ucciali led to a confrontation where this country's ruler Menelik II defeated Oreste Baratieri's forces at Adowa. Forty years later, the Walwal incident provided a pretext for another invasion of this country by Italy, which was one of the first forcible annexations in the lead-up to World War II. For 10 points, identify this East African country, whose government-in-exile during the Italian occupation was led by Haile Selassie.
In one treaty, this country acquired many muskets and cannons in exchange for the provinces of Hamasen, Bogos, and Akale-Guzai.
{Ethiopia} [or {Abyssinia}]