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What were the main ethnic groups in the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic?
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Armenians, Azerbaijanis, Georgians, and Russians
What significant event related to the Caucasus occurred in the mid-19th century?
The Russian Empire increased its power in the Caucasus and established the Caucasus Viceroyalty with Tiflis as its center.
What was the outcome of the peace negotiations between the Ottoman Empire and the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic?
A peace treaty was signed on June 4, 1918.
Who was the first Prime Minister of the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic?
Akaki Chkhenkeli
What was the outcome of the February Revolution on March 8, 1917, regarding the Russian Empire?
The Russian Empire disintegrated and a provisional government was established.
What were the dates of independence declarations for Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in 1918?
Georgia: May 26, 1918; Armenia: May 28, 1918; Azerbaijan: May 28, 1918
What was the impact of the Erzincan Armistice signed on December 18, 1917?
It was part of the efforts to end hostilities between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian forces in the Caucasus.
What economic development occurred in the Caucasus by the end of the 19th century?
Petroleum exportation began from Baku, leading to economic growth.
What triggered the establishment of the Transcaucasian Commissariat on November 11, 1917?
The dissolution of the provisional government following the October Revolution.
On what date did the Georgian National Council decide on independence?
May 21, 1918
Who was the president of the Transcaucasian Commissariat established on November 11, 1917?
Evgeni Gegechkori
Which modern-day countries were included in the scope of the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, parts of Turkey, and parts of Russia
What was the duration of existence for the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic?
36 days
What was the role of the Caucasus during World War I in 1914?
It became a battleground between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on March 3, 1918, for the Transcaucasian Commissariat?
The Transcaucasian Commissariat did not recognize the treaty signed by the Bolsheviks.
Why did the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic dissolve?
Due to conflicts of interest and its multi-national structure
When did the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic declare its independence?
In 1918, shortly before its dissolution.
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