What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany? A. organization of resistance groups in occupied countries

B. operation of war industries and infrastructure development

C. negotiation of treaties on the basis of appeasement

D. persecution of political enemies and religious groups

What: It was the secret police of Nazi Germany and the German-occupied Europe. The Gestapo's purpose was to hunt the people that posed a threat to Nazi Germany. By the time WWII started, the list consisted of Jews, Communists, Jehovah Witnesses, and homosexuals.

Tactics: The Gestapo used the fear that was posed to them as their leverage. They would use the fear to gain control.

so the answer is D

Explanation:

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