What was the primary function of the 'Gleichschaltung' process initiated by the Nazi regime?
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Correct answer: Bringing German institutions under centralized Nazi control
Gleichschaltung was the systematic process by which the Nazi party gained control over all social, political, and cultural organizations. This ensured that labor unions, schools, and even leisure clubs operated according to party principles.
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