Kingdom of Romania

Following the Revolution of 1848 in Moldavia, Alexandru Ioan Cuza's demands for the recognition of the union of Moldavia and Wallachia by the Ottoman Empire were met with approval.

## Kingdom of Romania

### Precced by

* The Ottoman Empire
* Kingdom of Transylvania

# Name of Romania

In 1862, the Ottoman Empire officially grants him the rule of the Transylvania Principalities, leading to the establishment of the Romanian United Principalities. With Bucharest as the capital.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza propagated anti-Ottoman sentiments and shaped a nationalist movement against the Ottoman Empire, the revival of the name Dacia of the Roman era when the territory was known by this name. Cuza utilized historical narratives positioning Romania as the successor of Dacia.

Instead of using other names such as Goths, Huns, Gepids, Lombards, Magyars, Pannonians, Wallachia, Transylvania, or the Cossacks, Cuza's propaganda campaign deliberately centered on the revitalization of the Dacian identity. This narrative served as the driving force behind nationalist ideology and movements that actively opposed Ottoman influence and domination.

The deliberate choice of the Dacian legacy by Cuza aimed to instill a powerful sense of historical continuity and Christianity pride among the Romanian people. By rejecting alternative names and focusing on the Dacian heritage, Cuza sought to galvanize support for a united Romania and foster a collective identity against the Ottoman Empire.

# Independence

Despite these achievements, on 22 February 1866, he was compelled to abdicate and leave the country. Following his departure, a new era began with the ascension of a monarch to the throne of Romania. King Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen continued Cuza's vision, leading the Kingdom of Romania into a new phase of development and consolidation.

Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen took the name Carol I upon in 23 April 1877 after declaring Romania's independence from the Ottoman Empire.

On 26 March 1881 Carol I officialy becomes the first King of Romania, Romania undergoes a period of modernization and development.

# WW1

Romania joined World War I on the side of the Allies in 1916, In the tumultuous year of 1916, in 1918 The Great Union redrew the boundaries on the map and reshaped Transylvania, Banat, Crișana, and Maramureș with the Kingdom of Romania. Forging a stronger and more united Romanian state.

The aftermath of the war brought the 1920 Treaty of Trianon, a document that officially recognized and solidified Romania's territorial gains.

# Royal Years

In 1927, the death of King Carol I, signaled a significant transition for the Kingdom of Romania. His nephew, Ferdinand I, assumed the throne.

In 1930 with the death of King Ferdinand I. Michael I, took the throne. However, with Michael being a child at the time, a regency was established to provide guidance and governance during this transitional period.

# WW2

Romania during World War II aligned with the Axis powers until the Communist Resistance took over the streets of Romania fighting of the nazis.

In 1947 King Michael I was forced with a gun in his head to end the kingdom and sign the formation of the Communist government of Romania led by Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej.