Essay Archive - The Causes of the Holocaust
The Causes of the Holocaust
Post World War I Germany saw difficult times. Germans were
searching for a reason to blame someone for their problems and extremist
groups such as the Nazis provided a focus for the German people. Some
historians will argue that extreme nationalism was the cause of the
Holocaust because of the power of the Nazi party. While a large part of
this is true, Germany's anguish after World War I sent people looking for
reasons to blame someone or something for their burdens, Germany's
humiliation after World War I, its dire economic situation, and
antisemitism ....
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