Rise of Fascism and Communism in Europe

In the 1930s the rise of fascism and communism in Europe and the expansion of the German and Italian empire and also the expansion of Japanese empire in Asia saw the United States move from a policy of isolationism to supporting traditional allies and defending democracy. The United States became directly involved in World War 2 after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
The rise of fascism in Europe began when Germany turned to Adolf Hitler, an extremist. The Fascists, under Benito Mussolini, became powerful in the 1930s. Mussolini was able to make the country come together and wanted t…