How did economic factors influence Nazi foreign policy?

Answer 1

Ooo good question. A short answer is that the horrible treaty at Versailles set up the German states, as well as much of Europe, for economic ruin. European powers wanted to enjoy the spoils of victory. One important part was that Germany had to give away much of their coal to France as payment for damages in WWI. This flooded the coal market, the price crashed, and put more people out of work. Many trade restrictions were heaped on Germany. This lead to a lot of resentful feelings among Germans. Germany became isolated and desperate enough to be lead off to war again by propaganda and a charismatic leader. Nazi foreign policy was aggressive at worst and hostile at best.