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1. How did World War I influence the breakout of World War II?

After Germany's defeat in World War I, the country was stripped of land, resources, and opportunity. The German people were poor and had little faith in their country. This led to their being susceptible to someone like Hitler who embodied national pride.

2. Who was Adolf Hitler? How and when did he come to power?

Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party and rose to power as Chancellor of Germany. His power later became a dictatorship. He rose to power through his ideals of nationalism and for his anti-Semitism.

3. What was the Hitler Youth? Why was it important?

The Hitler Youth was an organization of the Nazi Party in Germany. It was important because it indoctrinated the country's youth into fanatic supporters of Hitler and the Nazi regime, thus expanding Hitler's power exponentially in the future.

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