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To understand the economic landscape of Germany in the early 20th century, one must consider the depth of hyperinflation that gripped the nation. By 1923, people needed tens of thousands of marks just to purchase basic goods. This drastic decline in currency value was a product of warfare and government debt, leading to skyrocketing prices, poverty, and a social fabric ripped apart by discontent. Many believe that it was this turmoil that paved the way for Hitler’s rise, as he promised to restore stability, prosperity, and national pride.