The United States government’s use of laissez faire principles during the late 19th century resulted in the A: commitment of aid to small American businesses
B: growth of trusts and monopolies
C: decline in the number of factory jobs
D: opposition of American businesses to protective tariffs

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.