Hungarian-Romanian War - 3 Minute History

Post-WWI Hungary faced political upheaval, starting with the Astor Revolution and Mihaly Karolyi's leadership. Bela Kun's communist regime rose, leading to conflicts with Romania and Czechoslovakia. Internal strife and coups ensued, with Admiral Horthy eventually taking power. The Treaty of Trianon further reduced Hungary's borders, leaving many Hungarians in foreign lands. Horthy's rule aimed to overturn the treaty, but political and economic instability hindered progress.

What was one of the main actions taken by Mihaly Karolyi's government after the Astor Revolution?

• Annexing Czechoslovakia

• Expanding the military

• Declaring war on Romania

• Signing an armistice with the Allies

Why did Bela Kun reject the Allies' terms for recognizing the communist government?

• He sought to form an alliance with Romania

• He aimed to expand into Czechoslovakia

• He wanted to maintain a strong military presence

• He promised to return lost territories

What was the outcome of Bela Kun's military campaign against Romania?

• Support from the Soviet Union

• A retreat and eventual peace agreement

• A stalemate with no territorial changes

• Successful territorial expansion

Who took over the government after Bela Kun fled Hungary?

• Mihaly Karolyi

• Archduke Joseph August

• Admiral Horthy

• Peedle

What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Trianon for Hungary?

• Loss of territory and reparations

• Expansion of Hungary's borders

• Formation of a new alliance with Austria

• Economic prosperity