During the Holocaust, Adolf Hitler was able to ascend to power through many strategies, one of which was telling German citizens that Jewish people were to blame for all that was wrong in their country. This practice, called ________, is similar to what Freud called displaced aggression.

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The practice described in the question is called scapegoating, which involves blaming a particular group for problems that are not necessarily their fault. This is a form of displaced aggression, as individuals are redirecting their anger and frustration towards a group that is perceived as weaker or more vulnerable. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

During the Holocaust, Adolf Hitler Was Able to Ascend to Power