The
Abyssinia role-play activity
It is the 5th October 1935. The Prime Minister has called an
emergency meeting of Cabinet to deal with the question of Italy’s
invasion of Abyssinia two days previously. Each of his Ministers has
been briefed by their department and are ready to report back to the
PM. At the end of the meeting the PM will sum up what will be the
government’s response.
The class will be divided into teams of five playing the most
important members of the British Cabinet in 1935. |
The
Abyssinia role-play activity
See the videos of previous role-plays.
Andrew Boxer - Appeasement
Boxer is an IB/A Level text so expect
some difficulties. Making the most of it now will prepare you for your
coursework and for one of the most important topics studied at IB.
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Carefully read McAleavy and Mason.
Under five main headings explain the main causes and
consequences of the crisis: (i) Background e.g. the rise of
Mussolini in Italy (ii) The Italian invasion e.g. key events and
dates (iii) League Action - e.g. October 1935 imposition of trade
sanctions (iv) Why the League failed - e.g. wanted to keep Mussolini
as an ally (v) Long-term consequences e.g. - the crisis provided
Hitler with his first opportunity to test the resolve of the League,
Germany invaded the Rhineland.
In making the notes it is important that you use McAleavy and
Mason. Mason gives you the structure but McAleavy has far more
detailed examples that you will need to support examination answers. |
McAleavy 58-61, Mason 32-33.
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