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In what way did anti-Semitism influence the Holocaust?

The growth of anti-Semitism in Germany led the Nazis to invade and conquer neighboring European nations.
Anti-Semitism in Germany led the Nazis to target groups such as Roma, socialists, and Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The growth of anti-Semitism in Germany following World War I led the Nazis to carry out the genocide of Jewish people.
Anti-Semitism led the Nazis to use euthanasia against children with disabilities and adults with blindness, epilepsy, and other conditions.

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The correct statement regarding how anti-Semitism influenced the Holocaust is:

**The growth of anti-Semitism in Germany following World War I led the Nazis to carry out the genocide of Jewish people.**

Anti-Semitism, which had deep historical roots in Europe, intensified in Germany after World War I due to social, political, and economic turmoil. The Nazis exploited existing prejudices, scapegoating Jews for various societal problems and promoting the idea that they were a dangerous, alien influence within society. This culminated in the systematic genocide of six million Jews during the Holocaust, driven by the ideology of racial purity and the belief that Jews were responsible for Germany's problems.

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