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What event marked the end of Doumergue's active political life?

  • World War II

  • End of the Third Republic

  • The 1934 Riots

  • His wedding

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The 1934 Riots signaled the end of Doumergue's active political life. These riots were sparked by the Stavisky Affair, a political scandal involving high-ranking government officials' financial ties to a fraudulent financier. The subsequent unrest led to the resignation of Doumergue's government and further eroded his political standing. Doumergue's political career ultimately concluded with this event.
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