Why did the Nazis persecute certain groups?

Why did the Nazis persecute certain groups?

Why did the Nazis persecute certain groups?

  • Also the same answer can be given to "Did the Nazis only persecute the Jews?".
  • Hitler believed in the Darwin theory of evolution that stronger people live and weaker die.
  • Hitler felt that Aryans were the master race and often blamed other groups for losing the war.
  • The unhealthy, disabled, and tramps were seen as worthless and expensive.
  • Alcoholics, prostitutes etc were seen as undesirables.
  • Hitler didn't like gypsies and they too were persecuted as they didn't work.
  • Jews - got good jobs, Germans were jealous, successful commerce, not pure German were all reasons why Hitler persecuted Jews.
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History of the Nazi party

History of the Nazi party

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Rise of the Nazis

Rise of the Nazis

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The Golden Years 1924 - 1929

The Golden Years 1924 - 1929

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The Munich Putsch

The Munich Putsch

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Nazi Germany - practice questions

Nazi Germany - practice questions

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Were people better off under Hitler?

Were people better off under Hitler?