Queen Mary

Which Romanian castle is the one in the photo above?

The principalities resisted the expansion of the Ottoman Empire for over 2 centuries. It was not a classic "direct occupation" (internal autonomy vs paid tribute)

In what year did Transylvania come under the rule of the Ottoman Empire?

He was the ruler of Oltenia region

Which ruler managed to unite the Principalities of Moldavia, Wallachia, and Transylvania for one year, between 1600-1601?

Alexandru Ioan Cuza was elected as ruler (Domnitor) of Wallachia and Moldavia

In what year did Moldova and Wallachia unite?

The Romanian War of Independence (1877–1878), fought against the Ottoman Empire, established the sovereignty of the Romanian state, proclaimed on May 9, 1877 by Mihail Kogălniceanu and confirmed by Prince Carol I. Romania entered the conflict alongside Russia, with the Romanian army's participation in the siege of Plevna and the victories at Grivița, Plevna, Rahova and Smârdan being decisive.

the Romanian War of Independence (part of the Russo-Turkish War)

In what year did Romania gain its independence from the Ottoman Empire?

1947 → Abdication of King Michael I ➜ end of monarchy and establishment of Republic  (Republica Populară România)

1866 → Carol I ascends the throne ➜ beginning of monarchy (as a principality). 1881 → Romania becomes a kingdom ➜ Carol I becomes king

The period of monarchy in Romania?

Romanians unite in protests against the communist regime, provoking a revolution that ended with the removal of Ceaușescu.

Revolution that ended with the removal of Ion Iliescu

Revolution that ended with the removal of Nicolae Ceaușescu

Protests against the communist regime, suppressed by the army

The austerity program aimed at reducing foreign debt is causing acute food shortages and drastic reductions in energy consumption. Severe restrictions on civil rights.

What important event took place in 1989?

In 2002 Romania is invited to join NATO (at the Prague summit)