German And Japanese Onset To World War Ii

German And Japanese Onset To World War Ii

The effects of World War I and the Great Depression led to the rise of a new kind of brutal dictatorship which was called the totalitarian state. Aggressive dictators sparked a new and deadly global conflict.

In the early 1930s when the worldwide Great Depression hit the Weimar Republic, it was threatened by National Socialism. Adolf led the Nazi Party and later seized vast power. He shattered the German economy which was recognized in 1933 as president and chancellor. By 1935, he was known as the voice of Germany and a symbol of totalitarian regime. By the late 1930s, he openly attacked Jewish people, communists, and socialists.

At this time, militarists gain power in Japan through increased democracy and peaceful change. Japan moved against China, gaining control over major Chinese railroad links and coastal areas to expand their empire.   Like Japan and Asia, Italy and Germany resorted to similar acts of aggression.

As war exploded in Europe, it became increasingly difficult for the United States to maintain its neutrality.   Also, France falls to the Axis Powers including Germany, Italy, and Japan. Hitler soon turned his fury on Great Britain as America debate whether they should get involved.

The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor which finally sets of the war. America’s response to the call of war included the growth of navy and military, including women. American production increased in making war materials and they knew it would be the key role in helping the Allies win the war. When the war ended in 1942 with United States confidence restored, they knew the dark days would be over.