: To counter Russian influence, Carol I secretly joined the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) in 1883.
This report covers the transformative period of modern Romanian history between 1866 and 1947, a timeframe largely defined by the reign of the and the nation’s pursuit of independence, territorial expansion, and modernization before the onset of Communist rule. 1. The Foundation of Modern Romania (1866–1881) RomГўnia, 1866–1947
: In 1938, King Carol II abolished the parliamentary system and established a personal dictatorship to counter growing political extremism. : To counter Russian influence, Carol I secretly
: Despite industrial growth, the rural population suffered under a repressive land ownership system, leading to a massive uprising that was violently suppressed by the army, highlighting deep social inequalities. 3. The First World War and "Greater Romania" (1914–1927) The Foundation of Modern Romania (1866–1881) : In
: Following Carol I's death in 1914, Ferdinand I led the country through the war and was crowned King of all Romanians in 1922. 4. Political Turmoil and the Second World War (1930–1944)
On August 23, 1944, as Soviet forces approached, to overthrow Antonescu, switching Romania to the Allied side.
: General Ion Antonescu took power in 1940, forced Carol II to abdicate in favor of his son, King Michael I , and aligned Romania with the Axis powers during the invasion of the Soviet Union. 5. The Fall of the Monarchy (1944–1947)