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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 all came together to cause the Holocaust.
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