VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 19141945> C. Europe, 19191945> 17. The Baltic States> b. Lithuania | ||||
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b. Lithuania | |
1917, Sept. 1822 | |
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 But when German power collapsed in November, this election was rescinded.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 |
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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