This Day in HistoryThis Day in History is a free service of TheFreeDictionary.comTreaty of Fredrikshamn Signed- September 17, 2008 Sweden's loss in the Finnish War marked the end of its significance as a monarchical military power in the region and the beginning of constitutional reform there. As part of the terms of the ensuing treaty, the Swedish government was forced to cede about one-third of its easternmost territory to Russia. The territories in question were declared semi-autonomous, but Russian influence continued to be felt there for many years. The treaty helped lead to the independence of what nation in 1917http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Treaty%20of%20Fredrikshamn |