What did the Act of Union of 1918 do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It made Iceland a sovereign kingdom in personal union with Denmark, sharing the king
- Step 1: The agreement came into effect on 1 December 1918. Step 2. Iceland became a sovereign state with the Danish king as head of state, while Denmark still handled foreign affairs on its behalf at first. Answer: It made Iceland a sovereign kingdom in personal union with Denmark, sharing the king. Why not the others: The republic came in 1944, Iceland did not join Norway, and the union was an agreement between two states.
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