History of Galician Rusyns

What was the main goal of the Galician Rusyn Council (GRR) as stated in their proclamation?

• To establish an independent state

• To promote the Polish language and culture

• To preserve their faith, language, and national identity

• To seek annexation by another country

How did the GRR express their desire to act while maintaining loyalty to the Habsburgs and using only constitutional means?

• By organizing armed uprisings

• By seeking support from Russia

• By engaging in diplomatic negotiations

• By advocating for national autonomy and cultural rights

What symbol did the Galician Rusyn Council adopt to represent their organization?

• A golden eagle on a red background

• A golden lion on a blue background

• A black lion on a yellow background

• A white lily on a green background

What was the essence and significance of the Ukrainian-Polish agreement reached at the congress?

• Recognition of Polish sovereignty over Galicia

• Division of Galicia into Polish and Ukrainian territories

• Formation of a cultural and linguistic cooperation agreement

• Establishment of a joint military alliance

What did the Galician Rusyn Council advocate for in their petitions to the emperor, parliament, and government?

• Complete independence from Austria

• Division of Galicia based on ethnic principles

• Annexation by the Russian Empire

• Integration with the Kingdom of Hungary

What organization was established in July 1848 as a result of the efforts of the GRR?

• Ukrainian-Polish Alliance

• Galician-Rusyn Society

• Ukrainian National Guard

• Galician-Rusyn Assembly

What action did the Austrian authorities take in response to the uprising in Lviv on November 1, 1848?

• Initiating negotiations with the Ukrainian leaders

• Recognizing the independence of the GRR

• Imposing martial law throughout Galicia

• Granting autonomy to the Ukrainian region

What was the outcome of the congress of Slavic scholars held in Lviv in October 1848?

• Establishment of a joint Polish-Ukrainian university

• Adoption of the Latin alphabet for the Ukrainian language

• Decision to use the Cyrillic alphabet for the Ukrainian language

• Recognition of the primacy of the Russian language