Their national awareness movements began to gain strength, and each declared itself independent in the wake of World War I. All of the States were recognized by the League of Nations during the early 1920s.
Gerakan kesadaran nasional mereka mulai menguat, dan masing-masing menyatakan dirinya secara independen setelah Perang Dunia I. Semua Negara diakui oleh Liga Bangsa-Bangsa pada awal 1920-an.