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Mussolini decided to invade Ethiopia in 1935 to assert Italian nationalism and demonstrate Italy's power as a colonial empire. The invasion aimed to avenge Italy's defeat in the First Italo-Ethiopian War (1895-1896) and to showcase Mussolini's ambitions of expanding Italian territory in Africa. Additionally, the conquest of Ethiopia was seen as a way to distract the Italian public from domestic issues and unify the country under Fascist ideals. The invasion ultimately reflected Mussolini's desire to position Italy as a major player on the world stage.

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