Causes of World War II?

I would say 2 and 3 for sure. Hitler was trying to change the government to a pure nationalistic Communist Regime, and he also believed the Arian race was the one true pure race, and all others should be killed or imprisoned. Militarism could also be another cause because Hitler used military force to expand and also incarcerate non-Arian people.
 
1. because people still have religion
2. one needs to stood up for his nation
3. the other race is not fit in here. the greatest race shall prevail
4. strong military means strong nation and absolute power

all is correct
 
I don't think the Asatru religion had much to do with it. Religion played a role in propaganda of working people up to justify their treatment of others. Most Germans and most military members were Catholics. Nationalism was also a tool used. The real issues that allow Hitler's rise to power though was the poverty and economic disparity that came out of WWI. Life was very difficult for the people as was the adjustment from being part of an empire to being a depressed and isolated country. They were susceptible to someone preaching they could rise to greatness and promising economic opportunity and prosperity. Hitler was a motivational speaker who told people what they wanted to hear. That there were born to greatness and had a bigger destiny and better times ahead.
 
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