What contributed to the success of Ethiopia's resistance to European rule? Ethiopia purchased modern weapons from France and Rus
sia. Ethiopia used advanced military tactics against the British to win independence. Ethiopia's use of swords and spears caught the Italians by surprise. Ethiopia sold modern weapons to Britain and France
Ethiopia purchased modern weapons from France and Russia.
Ethiopia won its wars against Italy and has successfully secured its sovereignty because they bought some artillery pieces from Russia. Russia also supported Ethiopia with military advisers and army training. United Kingdom and France also supported Ethiopia to prevent Italy from becoming their colonial competitor.
