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Ans. A political system introduced by Hitler in Germany akin to dictatorship and fascism, it also propagated extreme hatred against the Jews. Popularity of Nazism: (a) Nazism grew as a result of unstable political conditions after the First World War. The Weimar Republic never enjoyed the support of the people, who regarded them as traitors because they signed the Treaty of Versailles. The provisions of the 1919 Peace Treaty failed to satisfy German people. Germany was deprived of 13% of its territories including its overseas colonies. Its army was reduced to I lakh soldiers. France was given temporary control of the industrially rich Saar and a heavy sum as reparation was to be paid by Germany. Alt of which created a feeling of bitterness and anger among the people and fuelted a desire for revenge. Hitler promised to bring Germany's lost glory back. (b) Economically the First World War ruined Germany leading to inflation, unemployment and a crushing burden of debt. This led the people to support any individual who could improve their lot. (c) The aroused anxiety among the landlords, capitalists and the army who still wielded a good deal of political clout. These classes became ardent supporters of Hitler and helped him to come to power because he was against communism and socialism. (d) Hitler was a charismatic leader and in the political and economic chaos of the post-war period his emotional speeches attracted many supporters. His programmes appealed to alt sections of the people the working classes were promised employment and security and the propertied classes were promised to make Germany great once again.
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