LatviaVēsture un kultūra 214 · Latvian history and culture
Why did the Baltic Way take place on exactly 23 August 1989?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kāpēc Baltijas ceļš notika tieši 1989. gada 23. augustā?
- aIt was the anniversary of the proclamation of LatviaTā bija Latvijas proklamēšanas gadadiena
- bIt was the 50th anniversary of the Molotov–Ribbentrop PactTā bija Molotova–Ribentropa pakta 50. gadadienaCorrect answer
- cThe time of the barricades began on that dayTajā dienā sākās barikāžu laiks
Why?
With the Baltic Way people reminded the world of the pact signed on 23 August 1939, which led to the occupation of the Baltic states. Latvia was proclaimed on 18 November.
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