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One of his earliest acts as ruler was the '''abolition of serfdom''' and the liberation of the Romanian peasantry. He also introduced a '''modern legal system''' and reformed the educational system by establishing the '''University of Bucharest''' and creating a network of primary and secondary schools. | One of his earliest acts as ruler was the '''abolition of serfdom''' and the liberation of the Romanian peasantry. He also introduced a '''modern legal system''' and reformed the educational system by establishing the '''University of Bucharest''' and creating a network of primary and secondary schools. | ||
In addition to his domestic reforms, '''Cuza''' also sought to strengthen '''Romania's''' position on the international stage. He pursued a policy of neutrality in the face of mounting pressure from the '''Ottoman Empire''' and ''' | In addition to his domestic reforms, '''Cuza''' also sought to strengthen '''Romania's''' position on the international stage. He pursued a policy of neutrality in the face of mounting pressure from the '''Ottoman Empire''' and '''Russia''', both of which still had significant influence in the region. He also sought to establish closer ties with other European powers, such as '''France''' and '''Great Britain'''. | ||
Despite his efforts to modernize and reform Romania, '''Cuza's''' rule was also marked by political turmoil and opposition from conservative forces in the country. In 1864, he attempted to further consolidate his power by dissolving the country's two separate assemblies and replacing them with a single national assembly. This move was met with widespread opposition, and a series of protests and uprisings erupted across the country. | Despite his efforts to modernize and reform Romania, '''Cuza's''' rule was also marked by political turmoil and opposition from conservative forces in the country. In 1864, he attempted to further consolidate his power by dissolving the country's two separate assemblies and replacing them with a single national assembly. This move was met with widespread opposition, and a series of protests and uprisings erupted across the country. | ||
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=== War of Indepedence === | === War of Indepedence === | ||
'''The Romanian War of Independence''' is the name used for romanian involvement in the '''Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878'''. This war led to the independence of '''Romania''', '''Serbia''', and '''Montenegro''' from the '''Ottoman Empire'''. On April 4/16, 1877, '''Romania''' and the '''Russian Empire''' signed an agreement in '''Bucharest''' that allowed Russian troops to cross the country en route to the '''Balkans''', on the condition that Romania's territorial integrity was respected.. '''Romania''' mobilized around 120,000 soldiers in the south to defend against potential Ottoman attacks. On April 24, 1877, Russia declared war and entered Romania through '''the Eiffel Bridge'''. The Russian Empire later requested Romania's intervention due to heavy losses. On July 24, 1877, the first Romanian Army units crossed the Danube to join forces with the Russian Army. ''' | '''The Romanian War of Independence''' is the name used for romanian involvement in the '''Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878'''. This war led to the independence of '''Romania''', '''Serbia''', and '''Montenegro''' from the '''Ottoman Empire'''. On April 4/16, 1877, '''Romania''' and the '''Russian Empire''' signed an agreement in '''Bucharest''' that allowed Russian troops to cross the country en route to the '''Balkans''', on the condition that Romania's territorial integrity was respected.. '''Romania''' mobilized around 120,000 soldiers in the south to defend against potential Ottoman attacks. On April 24, 1877, Russia declared war and entered Romania through '''the Eiffel Bridge'''. The Russian Empire later requested Romania's intervention due to heavy losses. On July 24, 1877, the first Romanian Army units crossed the Danube to join forces with the Russian Army. T'''he act of independence of Romania''' was read by '''Kogălniceanu''' as the will of the Romanian people, it was signed by '''Prince Carol I''' on May 10/22, 1877 | ||
=== | === WW1 and Great Romania === | ||
=== Interwar period === | === Interwar period === |