Question

This conflict inspired a Trinidadian trade unionist named Adrian Rienzi to organize a platform of demands against the eventual winner. Three sacks of wedding rings donated by housewives during this conflict (-5[1])allegedly funded the construction of the headquarters of their country’s communist party. A failed assassination attempt in the aftermath of this conflict led to the Yekatit 12 massacre. Wilfred Thesiger pointed to the 425 religious officials massacred in (*) Debra Lebanos to reject a satire of sensationalist journalism based on this conflict. A young (10[1])Anthony Eden failed to prevent this conflict in negotiations following a boundary dispute at an oasis called Walwal. One side’s use of chemical weapons at Mekelle during this conflict was announced to the League of Nations in a speech given in Amharic. For 10 points, name this conflict in which Mussolini invaded an African country led by Haile Selassie. ■END■

ANSWER: Second Italo-Ethiopian War [or Second Italo-Abyssinian War; accept Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia until “Mussolini” is read; accept Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935-1936; prompt on Italo-Ethiopian War; prompt on Italian invasion of Ethiopia or equivalents]
<Mike Bentley, Other History>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jordan BrownsteinThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host ClubThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet Sub30-5
Nick JensenThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host Club8310

Summary

2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y1100%0%100%83.00