Question

question 1 of 10
what was a significant result of italian military expansion prior to world war
ii?
a. the soviet union agreed not to attack italy if war broke out in
europe
b. adolph hitler was forced to slow his program of german territorial
expansion.
c. great britain gave up its support for a foreign policy based on
appeasement.
d. benito mussolini became the ruler of new territories in africa and
europe

Explanation:

Before World War II, Italy, under Benito Mussolini, engaged in military expansion. In Africa, Italy invaded Ethiopia (1935 - 1936). In Europe, Italy had some influence - related actions in regions like Albania (1939). Mussolini aimed to recreate the Roman Empire's glory through these expansions, and as a result of these military conquests, he became the ruler of new territories in Africa (e.g., parts of Ethiopia) and Europe (e.g., Albania).

• Option A: The Soviet Union had no such agreement with Italy regarding non - attack in case of war in Europe. The Soviet Union was more focused on its own security and had different diplomatic alignments.
• Option B: Italian expansion did not force Hitler to slow German territorial expansion. In fact, Germany and Italy would later form the Axis powers, and their expansions often complemented each other.
• Option C: Great Britain's move away from appeasement was more related to German actions (such as the remilitarization of the Rhineland, annexation of Austria, etc.) rather than Italian military expansion.

Answer:

D. Benito Mussolini became the ruler of new territories in Africa and Europe.