Question

what was the original purpose of the ss?
to eliminate german unions
to punish communists
to intimidate the german population
to limit the rights of women

Explanation:

The SS (Schutzstaffel) in Nazi - Germany was initially formed as a protection unit for Adolf Hitler. Its later activities included eliminating political opponents such as German unions and persecuting communists. It was a tool of the Nazi regime to maintain power and enforce its ideology. Eliminating German unions was one of its means to suppress opposition and control the labor force.

Answer:

to eliminate German unions