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b. Lithuania
1917, Sept. 18–22
A Lithuanian conference at Vilna led to the establishment of a national council and a demand for independence from Russia (Dec. 11). The movement was encouraged by the Germans.	1
1918, Feb. 16
A FORMAL DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE resulted. The new state was at once invaded by the Bolsheviks.	2
March 3
The treaty of Brest-Litovsk (See March 3), however, obliged Russia to recognize Lithuanian independence. The Germans also recognized the new state (March 23) and drew it into alliance with Germany (May 14).	3
June 4
Duke William of Urach as king was elected by the Lithuanian government. But when German power collapsed in November, this election was rescinded.	4
Nov. 11
Augustinas Voldemaras formed a national government, the first of many short-lived cabinets. The Germans were obliged to withdraw, whereupon the Bolsheviks again invaded the country.	5

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