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Adam Phillips 12/7/04
Western Civilization

How Did Nazism Rise and How Did It Lead to The Holocaust?

The first World War, or the Great War, left lasting effects on the entire world, particularly Germany. During the war, the German people faced many hardships and had to sacrifice much for the war effort. The gaps between social classes widened as the working class was faced with a food shortage and a lower standard of living overall. In the winter between the years 1916 and 1917, over 700,000 Germans perished due to starvation and disease (Dwork 35).
The chancellor of Germany, Bethmann Hollweg, saw the problems and promised political reform in 1917. However, his promise caused political unease. The military held the dominant position and the chancellor was forced to resign in July of 1917. The military imposed stricter regulations on all of Germany such as the right to assemble, as well as banning all anti-war material (Bulow).
But with the coming of 1918,......

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