: This landmark document established Romania as a constitutional monarchy and provided a legal framework for modern political institutions, modeled after Western European systems.
Romania initially remained neutral in World War I but joined the (Allies) in 1916 after being promised Transylvania and other territories. România, 1866–1947
This report covers the transformative period of modern Romanian history between 1866 and 1947, a timeframe largely defined by the reign of the and the nation’s pursuit of independence, territorial expansion, and modernization before the onset of Communist rule. 1. The Foundation of Modern Romania (1866–1881) : This landmark document established Romania as a
: On December 30, 1947 , King Michael was forced to abdicate at gunpoint. The People's Republic of Romania was proclaimed, ending 81 years of Hohenzollern rule and marking the beginning of four decades of Communist rule. : In 1938, King Carol II abolished the
: In 1938, King Carol II abolished the parliamentary system and established a personal dictatorship to counter growing political extremism.
On August 23, 1944, as Soviet forces approached, to overthrow Antonescu, switching Romania to the Allied side.