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By 1935, following the implementation of the Nuremberg Laws, Jews faced systemic disenfranchisement as their rights were stripped away. These laws defined Jewish identity in legally ambiguous and harmful ways, often resulting in arbitrary discrimination. The state-sponsored ostracization of Jews began to find public traction, subtly shifting public opinion and laying the groundwork for harassment and violence.
As wartime tensions escalated, Hitler and his regime approached the populace with a scapegoat narrative, attributing social and economic disparities to the Jewish community. The propaganda intensified around this theme, utilizing historical grievances against the backdrop of recent hardships to justify increasingly severe measures against Jews.