What was the Great Union (Marea Unire)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The union of Bessarabia, Bukovina and Transylvania in 1918
- Step 1: Bessarabia voted union in March 1918, Bukovina in November and Transylvania on 1 December. Step 2. The result was Greater Romania, recognised in treaties of 1919-1920. Answer: the union of Bessarabia, Bukovina and Transylvania with Romania. Why not the others: the other options are wrong dates or states.
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