In Finnish history, which 1809 peace treaty formally concluded the Finnish War and compelled Sweden to cede Finland and the Åland Islands to Russia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Treaty of Fredrikshamn
- Step 1: The Treaty of Fredrikshamn, signed in September 1809, ended Swedish rule over Finland after more than six centuries. Answer: Treaty of Fredrikshamn. Why not the others: The Treaty of Tilsit (1807) was between Napoleon and Alexander I, while the Treaty of Kiel (1814) transferred Norway to Sweden.
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