1877 ⟶ Treaty of Berlin: Independence and Autonomy in the Balkans

1877–1878: Following the Russo-Turkish War, the Treaty of Be...
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📜 Serbia's Constitution Declares Independence

The Principality of Serbia passes a Constitution which defines its independence from the Ottoman Empire. International recognition followed in 1878.⟶
Serbia's Constitution Declares Independence (1867)
NationalismIndependenceOttoman EmpireConstitutionDiplomacySelf-determination
SerbiaSerbiaOttoman EmpireOttoman Empire

🕊️ Treaty of Berlin: Independence and Autonomy in the Balkans

1877–1878: Following the Russo-Turkish War, the Treaty of Berlin recognizes formal independence of the Principality of Serbia, Montenegro and Romania. Bulgaria becomes autonomous.⟶
Treaty of Berlin: Independence and Autonomy in the Balkans (1877)
TreatyIndependenceAutonomyNationalismRusso-Turkish WarGeopoliticsDiplomacyEastern Question
SerbiaSerbiaMontenegroMontenegroRomaniaRomaniaBulgariaBulgariaTurkeyTurkeyRussiaRussia

👑 Montenegro Declares Independence

August 28: Kingdom of Montenegro is proclaimed independent.⟶
Montenegro Declares Independence (1910)
IndependenceMonarchyNationalismSovereigntyKingdom
MontenegroMontenegro

📜 Treaty of London Resolves First Balkan War

May 30: Treaty of London.⟶
Treaty of London Resolves First Balkan War (1913)
Balkan WarsTreatiesDiplomacyOttoman EmpireNationalismTerritorial Disputes
United KingdomUnited KingdomOttoman EmpireOttoman EmpireBulgariaBulgariaSerbiaSerbiaGreeceGreeceMontenegroMontenegro

🇫🇮 Finland Declares Independence

December 6: Independence of Finland.⟶
Finland Declares Independence (1917)
IndependenceNationalismWorld War IRussian RevolutionSelf-determination
FinlandFinlandRussiaRussia