World War One was the war of nationalism and ego. When World War One was won and over, Germany came out scarred and vengeful. With it's nationalism crushed and trampled on, Germany was forced to pay war reparations and given many new restrictions. Further north, in powerful Russia, there was a political stir as a revolt for a newer and better government began, which would create a new and more powerful communist party. Both of …showed first 75 words of 637 total…

…showed last 75 words of 637 total…and cruelty was Stalin's position on any opposition to his vision of the perfect nation-state Russia could be, anyone in the way was only another ant to be stepped on. During the years following World War One, Germany was hit hard by the Great Depression, which was especially rough due to the war reparations they were forced to pay a bit earlier. Hitler took advantage of this terrible economy to gain support among the Germans.