Czech Republic Timeline

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    Velvet Revolution

    A Series of widespread peaceful protests occurred in Czechoslovakia in response to the intense ruling of the communist party. Protests and strikes successfully persuaded the government into ending communist rule. This led to the division of Czechoslovakia from the Soviet Union. “Velvet Revolution.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/topic/Velvet-Revolution.

  • Velvet Divorce

    Czechoslovakia peacefully splits into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Each side began to be recognized as an autonomous region

  • Václav Havel chosen president

    Václav Havel is chosen president of the newly formed Czech Republic. The president was elected soon after the creation of the republic to mark the state's self-determination. “History of the Czech Republic.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/place/Czech-Republic/History.
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    Czech Republic's general election's

    The Czech Republic holds its first general election since becoming an independent state in 1993. The campaign Havel and the prime minister held was a success, and both figures remained in authority. This exhibits the sovereignty the Czech Republic obtains & the development of its political unit since 1993. “History of the Czech Republic.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/place/Czech-Republic/History.

  • Prime Minister Resigns

    Prime Minister Klaus resigns due to the significant coalition, economic, and public tensions. “History of the Czech Republic.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/place/Czech-Republic/History.

  • Czech Republic resolves foreign affair

    Germany and the Czech Republic professionally reconcile and acknowledge their past conflict and mistakes. This further demonstrated Czech Republic's independence and self-governance. “History of the Czech Republic.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/place/Czech-Republic/History.