Nationalism and the Formation of New Countries - Territorial Losses and Gains
Notes-Self determination
-New State of Poland Formed -New state of Yugoslavia formed -Ottoman Empire "Sick Man of Europe" broken up, Turkey formed -Austria and Hungary split -Czechlosvakia formed -Romania, Bulgaria and Albania formed -Estonia, Latvia and Lithuanian formed Subjunctive QuestionHow did they decide the portion of land to give out to the newly formed countries?
Quote"An independent Polish state should be erected which should include the territories inhabited by indisputably Polish populations, which should be assured a free and secure access to the sea, and whose political and economic independence and territorial integrity should be guaranteed by international covenant." -Woodrow Wilsons
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SummaryAs a result of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points many new countries were created. Due to Self determination these formations took place. Furthermore, the separation of the Ottoman Empire also influenced the creation of the several newly formed countries. To add, the splitting of Austria and Hungary also contributed to the formation of countries.
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