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In the context of Nazi economic policy, what was the primary goal of 'Autarky'?

To establish a unified European monetary system
To achieve national economic self-sufficiency
To privatize all heavy industry and mining
To maximize imports from the United States

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Correct answer: To achieve national economic self-sufficiency

Autarky aimed to make Germany independent of foreign trade to ensure the country could withstand a blockade during wartime. This involved developing synthetic alternatives for essential materials like oil and rubber.

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