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What led to an assassination attempt on Queen Amalia?

  • Her political views

  • Her public appearances

  • Naval blockades and Otto's unpopularity

  • Unverified rumours

Answer

Naval blockades and Otto's unpopularity led to an assassination attempt on Queen Amalia. The blockades were imposed by the United Kingdom, France, and Russia in an effort to force Otto to reform the Greek government. The blockades caused economic hardship in Greece, and Otto's unpopularity made him a target for assassination.
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