Who assumed power after Kārlis Ulmanis?
The Soviet Union
Germany
The United States
Great Britain
Answer
Following the authoritarian rule of Kārlis Ulmanis, the Soviet Union took control of Latvia in 1940. This marked the beginning of a nearly 50-year period of Soviet occupation and rule over the Baltic nation, during which Latvia's independence and sovereignty were suppressed, and its political, social, and economic structures were transformed in line with Soviet policies and ideologies.
The Legacy of Kārlis Ulmanis: How Well Do You Know Latvia's President?
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