5 Questions
True or false:Britain recognized Ethiopia as a sovereign state before 1941.
False
True or false: Ethiopia was not under British influence during WWII.
False
True or false: Ethiopia was not considered Occupied Enemy Territory Administration by Britain.
False
True or false: The 1942 agreement gave Ethiopia full authority over its foreign affairs, administration, finances, military, and police.
False
True or false: The emperor of Ethiopia did not have to obtain approval from the Commander in Chief of the British Forces in East Africa for sovereign matters.
False
Study Notes
- Britain recognized Ethiopia as a sovereign state with mutual diplomatic accreditation after 1941.
- Britain exercised influence due to its role in Ethiopia's liberation and WWII.
- Ethiopia was considered Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (OETA) by Britain.
- The 1942 agreement gave Britain final authority over Ethiopia's foreign affairs, administration, finances, military, and police.
- British citizens held key posts in Ethiopian administration as advisors and judges.
- The emperor had to obtain approval from the Commander in Chief of the British Forces in East Africa for sovereign matters.
- Britain controlled currency, foreign exchange, and import-exports.
- The emperor made diplomatic engagements and won concessions in the 1944 agreement.
- Ethiopia regained control over a section of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway.
- The BMME assisted Ethiopia in organizing, training, and administration of its army until 1951.
Test your knowledge about the complex relationship between Britain and Ethiopia during and after WWII with this quiz. Discover how Britain recognized Ethiopia as a sovereign state, but also exercised considerable influence over the country's administration, finances, and military. Learn about the key agreements between the two nations, the role of British citizens in Ethiopian administration, and the emperor's struggle for sovereignty. See if you can answer questions about the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway, the BMME's role in Ethiopia, and
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