Eritrean Independence

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Who colonized Eritrea before World War II?

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Italy

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What country ruled Eritrea after Italy lost in World War II?

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Britian

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What happened in 1952? Options: A) Eritrea became independent, B) Eritrea was colonized again, C) Eritrea was federated with Ethiopia, D) Eritrea joined the Soviet Union

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Eritrea was federated with Ethiopia

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Why did the U.S. want control in Eritrea? A) For farming B) To build schools C) To spy on enemies during the Cold War D) To help Eritrea become independent

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To spy on enemies during the Cold War

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Who gave military help to Ethiopia after the military coup overthrew Emperor Hailee Selassie?

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The Soviet Union

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What hurt Eritrea the most during its struggle for independence?

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Outside powers caring more about Cold War politics than Eritrean freedom