The Nazis had little trouble in carrying out their program of extermination of the Jews in Europe since most people in Europe at the time:
A) believed that the Nazi propaganda was an exaggeration and they also simply did not truly believe that mass executions were actually being carried out.
B) knew absolutely nothing of the program as the Nazis had successfully concealed all evidence of the mass executions.
C) saw Jews, because of traditional anti-Semitism and modern, radicalized nationalism, as "foreign" and not as part of their national communities.
D) believed that it was well worth the trade-off of a few "undesirable" lives as opposed to obtaining Nazi protection from communism.
E) were more concerned with the war and their own survival to be concerned with the problems of any minority group.

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Anti-Semitism was deeply ingrained in European societies, and many people saw Jews as outsiders who did not belong in their national communities. Additionally, the rise of nationalism and the desire for a homogeneous society led many to view Jews as a threat to their vision of the future. This made it easier for the Nazis to carry out their program of extermination.

The Nazis Had Little Trouble in Carrying Out Their Program