Who were the opponents Raymond Poincaré purged the French government of?
Supporters of Germany
Critics & opponents
Russian allies
Balanced politicians
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Raymond Poincaré purged the French government of critics and opponents in order to strengthen his power and position. He did this by firing or demoting those who disagreed with him, and by replacing them with his own supporters. This allowed him to consolidate his power and control over the government, and to implement his own policies without opposition.
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