Complete the sentence about Governorate of Livonia with the correct year: In ______ Smolensk Governorate was separated from the governorate, which now had five provinces: Riga, Wenden, Dorpat, Pernau and Ösel.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1726

In 1726 Smolensk Governorate was separated from the governorate, which then had five provinces: Riga, Wenden, Dorpat, Pernau and Ösel. Dorpat County had been added in 1722.

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