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There were several different factors that allowed for the persecution and extermination of minority groups. For example: Hitlers feelings about these groups were expressed in the book he wrote and his speeches to the German people. Since he had absolute control over the government and military, he could have individuals he didn't like killed at any time he would like. Also keep in mind economic problems were the Jewish people. These posters and speeches were spread so often that people started to believe them. This allowed for the extermination and persecution of individuals in Germany, as average citizens saw nothing wrong with getting rid of these people who were causing the problems.
There have been a lot of historical events that are important to American citizens. One thing you could write about is suffrage, the right gained for women to vote. Obviously, that is important to American citizens because now women are allowed to vote.
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B: Can lead to jail time for defendants