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In History / College | 2025-07-05

What reason does Mussolini give to dismiss the idea of sanctions?

A. He declares that France and Britain are not willing to risk conflict to enforce sanctions.
B. He implies that sanctions would lead him to alter his plans.
C. He explains that imposing sanctions would violate the Treaty of Versailles.
D. He states that the League of Nations is not powerful enough to bring sanctions.

Asked by j2099491

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Mussolini dismisses sanctions by stating that France and Britain would not risk conflict to enforce them, emphasizing the sacrifices of Italian soldiers. He believes that public sentiment in these countries would oppose such actions, rendering sanctions ineffective. Thus, he concludes that the League of Nations is powerless to impose sanctions without the backing of these nations.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06

Mussolini dismisses the idea of sanctions by asserting that the authentic people of France and Britain would not support such measures due to the risk of conflict. He emphasizes the sacrifices made by Italian soldiers, arguing that their memory should prevent the enforcement of sanctions. Thus, he concludes that the League of Nations lacks the power to impose sanctions without the support of these nations. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06