Finnish Civil War - 3 Minute History

The video covers Finland's history from its autonomy under Russia during the Napoleonic Wars to its independence in 1917. It discusses cultural tensions between Finnish and Swedish speakers, political developments, and the impact of World War I. The Finnish Civil War, resulting in independence, is highlighted, along with post-war attempts to expand Finnish territory. The narrative concludes with Finland's involvement in World War II alongside Germany.

What was a significant cultural tension in Finland during its time as an autonomous region within the Russian Empire?

• The discord between Finnish and Norwegian speakers

• The tension between Finnish and German speakers

• The rivalry between Finnish and Russian speakers

• The conflict between Finnish and Swedish speakers

What was Finland's stance during World War I?

• They supported the Russian Empire

• They joined the Allies

• They remained neutral

• They allied with Germany

Who led the Finnish Senate to declare independence from Russia in 1917?

• Mannerheim

• Lenin

• Jhin Hereford

• Oscar Toykoi

What was the outcome of the Finnish Civil War between the Reds and the Whites?

• The Reds emerged victorious

• The Whites, backed by Germany, defeated the Reds

• The conflict ended in a stalemate

• The Bolsheviks intervened and took control

What was the notion of a 'Greater Finland' during the post-independence period?

• A proposal to merge with Norway

• A plan to annex parts of Sweden

• A vision to expand Finnish territory into northern Russia

• An idea to unite with the Baltic states