I'm SO excited that we are almost done with WWI!! But I'm starting to understand why it's so important to understanding the Holocaust. I could definitely see how as we get deeper into the details of the Holocaust, I might just not understand how Hitler could even take power. But we are learning that the reason Hitler was able to take power in Germany was because the country was so broken down and in shambles after the war and his initial platform was to restore Germany and its pride and everything else. I think that is important to know because it is mind blowing to wonder how he even took power in the first place. He was just an insidious jerk. He went into power under a guise and once he had the love and support of the people because he brainwashed them, it was easy for him to convince the people of all other things he wanted done, like exterminating the Jews. So I appreciate the background knowledge--excited to move on and learn more!!