Following King Carol II's abdication in September 1940, who assumed executive power as Conducător of the Romanian state?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. General (later Marshal) Ion Antonescu
- Step 1: Antonescu initially allied with the Legionary Movement before crushing their rebellion in January 1941. Answer: General (later Marshal) Ion Antonescu. Why not the others: Maniu remained opposition leader; Călinescu had been assassinated in 1939; Sima was vice-president of council until Jan 1941.
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