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What was the cause for Haakon VII's increased sympathy among the Norwegian people?
His strong personality
His charity work
His resistance to Nazi Germany
His lavish lifestyle
Answer
The answer lies in Haakon VII's defiance of Nazi Germany. His courageous refusal to collaborate and subsequent escape to Britain rallied the Norwegian people against the occupiers, transforming him into a symbol of national resistance and strengthening his standing among the citizenry.
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