Ordinary Germans played a role as bystanders during the Holocaust by not protesting as Jews were murdered. Many took small jobs that contributed to the Nazi's genocidal operations, like engineering and railway work. Propaganda manipulated Germans into believing Jews were responsible for economic and social problems, leading many to support expelling Jews. While some may not have intended to aid the Holocaust directly, their work still supported it. Strategic Nazi propaganda likely influenced why some participated or ignored the genocide. A lack of widespread resistance allowed the Holocaust to proceed.