Fascism’s stress on the greatness of the nation may have appealed to Germans who were

Fascism emphasized national pride and restoring a country’s power. Many Germans felt angry and humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh terms on Germany after World War I, so this message could strongly appeal to them. High inflation and wartime devastation also caused hardship, but choice C most directly connects to the appeal of national greatness.

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