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Which of the following can best define Nazism?
A) Hitler's determination to make Germany a great nation.
B) Extermination of Jews.
C) A system, a structure of ideas about the world and politics.
D) Hitler's ambition of conquering the world

Answer
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Hint: Nazism was the ideology of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party. It is a form of fascism and is referred to as extreme nationalism by many. This ideology was disgraced by the world during the reign of Hitler.

Complete answer:
of nationalism and patriotism. Hitler's determination to make Germany a great nation can best define Nazism. It opposed communism, capitalism and believes in antisemitism or discrimination against Jews. It is often referred to as Hitlerism. It emphasized German Nationalism and promoted killings of other groups, especially Jews.

The ideology of the Nazi party promoted freedom of religion but wanted to endorse Christianity so to combat the Jewish spirit. It is prominently remembered in history because of the Holocaust which was the genocide of the European Jews during the World War II in the Germany-occupied Europe. It is said that around 6 million or 2/3rd of the European Jews population was killed in it and is referred to as one of the worst Human crimes of all time.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (B) Extermination of Jews is the event that can best describe Nazism.

Note:
 - It actually referred to the Aryan race as the master race of the world and wanted it to be superior to others.
-The ideology of Nazism also excluded women from involvement in politics and wanted them to be in the kitchen, church or with children.
- Nazism still exists in some western societies, usually in the White Supremacists which adopts the symbol of Nazism.