The Free City of Bratislava - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the historical demographics of Bratislava, highlighting the significant presence of Germans and Hungarians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers the post-WWI uprising where Bratislava almost became a free city named Wilson City. The video also explores the short-lived Slovak Soviet Republic, emphasizing the political instability in Central Europe after WWI.

What was the approximate percentage of Germans in Bratislava's population in the mid-19th century?

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What was the proposed new name for Bratislava if the uprising had succeeded?

• Danube City

• Liberty City

• New Vienna

• Wilson City

Why was the Czechoslovakian government unwilling to lose Bratislava?

• It had a large German population.

• It was a major cultural center.

• It was a key port on the Danube.

• It was the largest city in Slovakia.

What was the capital of the short-lived Slovak Soviet Republic?

• Bratislava

• Prague

• Kosice

• Pressburg

What was a significant political trend in Central Europe after World War One?

• Rise of monarchies

• Spread of communism

• Expansion of empires

• Decline of nationalism