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, …showed first 75 words of 751 total…

…showed last 75 words of 751 total…December, Germany and Italy responded by declaring war on the United States. Germany and Italy declared war because Japan was an ally of theirs. The United States entry into World War 2 was not always inevitable but events in Europe and Asia resulted in the U.S moving away from a position of isolationism to increasingly aligning with and supporting the allies. In the end, Pearl Harbour drew the U.S.A directly into the war.