Adolf Hitler was able to create a powerful unified state in Germany by blaming minorities for the country's problems and promoting the idea of certain German people as different and superior. This made the idea of persecuting minorities and expanding German dominance over Europe seem like a reasonable course of action. What do we call this feeling of belonging and superiority?

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Nationalism is the feeling of belonging and loyalty to one's nation or ethnic group. In Hitler's case, he promoted the idea of a unified German nation that was superior to other nations and ethnic groups. This led to the persecution of minorities, such as Jews and Romani people, as well as the expansionist policies that caused World War II. While racism also played a role in Hitler's ideology, nationalism was the overarching belief that drove his actions.

Adolf Hitler Was Able to Create a Powerful Unified State