Question

what was the original purpose of the ss?

• to eliminate german jews
• to patrol communities
• to increase the german population
• to limit the rights of women

Explanation:

The SS (Schutzstaffel) was a major paramilitary organization under Nazi Germany. Its original purpose was to provide protection for Nazi leaders. Analyzing the options, the closest related one is to provide protection.

Answer:

To provide protection (assuming the closest - matching option from the given ones which seem to have some typos is "to patrol communities" as a form of providing security - though this is a very simplistic view and the real - world role was far more complex and sinister).