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How did the economy and hyperinflation cause WWII? EXPLAIN(15 sentences)

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The economic collapse following WWI left many Germans economically insecure. In thier moment of crisis they looked to find any leader that could give them hope. Unfortunately, that leader was Adolf Hitler. Adolf Hitler preyed on the insecurity and fear of the German people. He promised them better lives, a restored Germany, and global dominance. Adolf proceeded to use his power of speech to switch the blame over to a convenient scale goat, the Jewish people. And then what happened next happened. In short, hyperinflation and the bad economy caused a majority of the initial strife that allows Adolf to gain power. Economic insecurity can cause lapse in judgement and panic if not addressed properly. Insecurity causes fear, fear causes panic, panic causes blame, and that blame can be morphed into something disgusting.

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