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History of Latvia - Independence | | History of Latvia - Independence: Encyclopedia II - History of Latvia - Independence | | The idea of an independent Latvia became a reality at the beginning of the 1900s. The course of World War I (WWI) activated the idea of independence. WWI directly involved Latvians and Latvian territory. Courageous Latvian riflemen (latviešu strēlnieki) fought on the Russian side during this war, and earned recognition for their bravery far into Europe. During the Russian civil war (1917-1922), Latvians fought on both sides with a significant group (known as Latvian red riflemen) supporting the bolsheviks. In the autumn of 1919 the red Latvian division participated in a major battle against the "white" anti-bolshevik ...
See also:History of Latvia, History of Latvia - Legendary History, History of Latvia - German Period, History of Latvia - Polish and Swedish Period, History of Latvia - Russian Period, History of Latvia - Independence, History of Latvia - Soviet Period, History of Latvia - Reinstating Independence | | | History of Latvia, History of Latvia - German Period, History of Latvia - Independence, History of Latvia - Legendary History, History of Latvia - Polish and Swedish Period, History of Latvia - Reinstating Independence, History of Latvia - Russian Period, History of Latvia - Soviet Period, Latvia, Latvia in the 20th Century, Latvian independence movement (1940-1991), Latvian diplomatic service (1940-1991), Livonia | | |
| | | History of Latvia: Encyclopedia II - History of Latvia - Independence
History of Latvia - Independence
The idea of an independent Latvia became a reality at the beginning of the 1900s. The course of World War I (WWI) activated the idea of independence. WWI directly involved Latvians and Latvian territory. Courageous Latvian riflemen (latviešu strēlnieki) fought on the Russian side during this war, and earned recognition for their bravery far into Europe. During the Russian civil war (1917-1922), Latvians fought on both sides with a significant group (known as Latvian red riflemen) supporting the bolsheviks. In the autumn of 1919 the red Latvian division participated in a major battle against the "white" anti-bolshevik army headed by the Russian general Anton Denikin.
The post-war confusion was a suitable opportunity for the development of an independent nation. Latvia proclaimed independence shortly after the end of WWI – on November 18, 1918 which is now the Independence Day in Latvia. The first to recognise Latvia's independence was Soviet Russia (on August 11, 1920), which relinquished authority and pretences to Latvian nation and territory once for all times. However, future actions proved that these had been empty promises.
The international community recognised Latvia's independence on January 26, 1921, and the recognition from many other countries followed soon. In this year Latvia also became a member of the League of Nations (September 22, 1921).
Because of the world economic crises there was a growing dissatisfaction among the population at the beginning of 1930s. A Coup d'etat took place in Riga on May 15, 1934. The activities of the Parliament (the Saeima) and all the political parties were suspended.
Rapid economic growth took place in the second half of 1930s, due to which Latvia reached one of the highest living standards in Europe. Because of improving living standards the Latvian society, there was no serious opposition to the authoritarian rule of the Prime Minister Kārlis Ulmanis.
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