Who headed the first Latvian government after the proclamation of independence in 1918?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Kārlis Ulmanis
- Step 1: The People's Council appointed a provisional government. Step 2. Kārlis Ulmanis became its prime minister. Answer: Kārlis Ulmanis. Why not the others: Čakste was the first President of the Republic, Meierovics was a foreign minister, and Guntis Ulmanis was president from 1993.
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