How Czechoslovakia Became Independent in 1918

Czechoslovakia became independent in 1918 following the end of World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The country had been part of the empire for centuries, and the Czech and Slovak peoples had long sought greater autonomy and self-determination. During WW1, Czech and Slovak troops fought on the side of the Allies against the Central Powers, including the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Keyfigure was: Tomáš Masaryk (1850-1937). Masaryk was a Czech statesman, philosopher, and sociologist who served as the first president of Czechoslovakia from 1918 until 1935. He is considered one of the founders of Czechoslovakia and is often referred to as "the father of the nation." Masaryk was a strong advocate of democracy and played a leading role in the movement for Czechoslovak independence during World War I. He founded the Czechoslovak National Council in Paris in 1916, which worked towards the establishment of an independent Czechoslovakia. In October 1918, Masaryk and other Czech and Slovak leaders formed a provisional government in Paris, which declared Czechoslovakia's independence from Austria-Hungary on October 28, 1918. The declaration was supported by the Allies and was met with widespread celebrations throughout the country.
The newly-formed Czechoslovakia was recognized as an independent state by the international community, and Masaryk was elected as its first president. The country was comprised of the Czech lands, which had been part of the Austrian Empire, and Slovakia, which had been part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The establishment of Czechoslovakia marked a significant moment in the history of the Czech and Slovak peoples, as it allowed for greater self-determination and provided a framework for the development of a democratic and modern state.
History Hustle presents: How Czechoslovakia Became Independent in 1918.



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– The History of the Czech Republic and Slovakia (William Mahoney).
– A History of the Czech Lands (Jaroslav Pánek & Oldřich Tůma).

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