VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 19141945> C. Europe, 19191945> 15. The Scandinavian States> f. Iceland | ||||
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f. Iceland | |
1918, Nov. 30 | |
By the Act of Union, Iceland was recognized as a sovereign state, united with Denmark only in the person of the ruler. But until 1944 certain affairs were to be handled jointly. | 1 |
1920 | |
A Supreme Court was established. By World War II Iceland controlled most of its own affairs: a postal system, a banking and money system, tariff laws, and a penal system. Denmark retained control over foreign relations and protected fishing rights in Icelandic waters. | 2 |
1923 | |
The Althing passed the Cultivation of Soil Act, granting subsidies for agricultural improvements. With the aid of modern equipment, this revitalized Icelandic agriculture. | 3 |
1937 | |
The Althing proclaimed that it would not seek a renewal of the treaty binding Iceland with Denmark. | 4 |
1940, May 10 | |
A British garrison was accepted under protest to prevent a German invasion. | 5 |
1941, May 17 | |
The Althing announced that Iceland would separate from Denmark. | 6 |
July | |
After an agreement, American forces replaced British forces in Iceland. | 7 |
The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
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