Despite overthrowing the monarchy, the new government refused Finland’s demand for full national independence. The source date is 3/8/1917 Old Style.
The Finnish parliament claimed broad internal sovereignty while leaving foreign affairs and war under the Russian state. The source date is 6/5/1917 Old Style.
The Russian government used political and military pressure against Finland’s attempt to expand self-government. The source date is 6/5/1917 Old Style.
