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To comprehend modern Germany, it is vital to revisit the conditions that allowed fascism to take root in the early 20th century. Following World War I, the Weimar Republic faced immense challenges: economic turmoil, societal fragmentation, and a national sense of humiliation following the Treaty of Versailles. These adversities birthed a fertile ground for extremist ideologies. The Nazi Party, initially a marginalized group, capitalized on widespread dissatisfaction, creating scapegoats of Jews, Communists, and others, asserting a narrative of betrayal and national restoration.