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Menelik II's victory at Adwa led to what?

  • His abdication

  • Construction of the Suez Canal

  • Ethiopia's recognition as independent

  • Formation of the League of Nations

Answer

The victory of Emperor Menelik II at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 marked a significant turning point in African history. It resulted in Ethiopia's decisive triumph over Italy, becoming the first African nation to successfully resist European colonization and maintain its independence. This victory shattered the myth of European invincibility, inspiring other African nations in their struggles for freedom and self-determination.
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