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What was a direct consequence of Rathenau's assassination?

  • Economic collapse

  • Rise of the Nazi Party

  • Strengthening of Weimar Republic

  • End of WWI

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The assassination of Walther Rathenau, Germany's Foreign Minister, in 1922 had a profound impact on the stability of the Weimar Republic. It galvanized public support for the young democracy and strengthened the resolve of its leaders to defend it against its enemies. This led to a period of relative stability and progress, known as the "Golden Twenties," during which the German economy and culture flourished.
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