The Washington Naval Conference

Question 1

When did the Washington Naval Conference happen? (Years)

Answer 1

1921-1922

Question 2

Who called for Washington Naval Conference to be held?

Answer 2

President Warren G. Harding

Question 3

How many treaties were created at the Washington Naval Conference?

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

What was the USA’s main aim in the Washington Naval Conference?

Answer 4

Prevent the Japanese navy from expanding

Question 5

Which countries did the 4 power treaty involve?

Answer 5

the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan

Question 6

What did all the parties agree to in the 4 power treaty?

Answer 6

To not try and expand into the Pacific, and that if some sort of problem was to arise, that they would all mutually try and work it out.

Question 7

Which alliance did the 4 power treaty bring to an end?

Answer 7

Anglo-Japanese alliance of 1902.

Question 8

Which countries were involved in the 5 power treaty?

Answer 8

the United States, France, Britain, Japan, and Italy

Question 9

What was the naval armaments ratio that they came up with at the Washington Naval Conference?

Answer 9

5:5:3

Question 10

According to the 5 power treaty how many ships could the USA and Britain have in the Pacific?

Answer 10

525,000 tons of Capital ships and 135,000 tons of aircraft carriers.

Question 11

According to the 5 power treaty how many ships could Japan have in the Pacific?

Answer 11

315,000 tons of Capital ships and 81,000 tons of aircraft carriers.

Question 12

Which policy did the 9 power treaty affirm?

Answer 12

The Open Door Policy in China.

Question 13

Which countries were involved in the 9 power treaty?

Answer 13

The United States, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

Question 14

Name the three things the USA wanted to get out of the Washington Naval Conference.

Answer 14

1. To relieve Anglo-American tension by ending the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
2. To agree on a naval ratio between the U.S. and Japan AND Britain
3. And lastly, to have the Japanese agree to continue the Open-Door Policy in CHINA

Question 15

What 3 things did Japan want to get out of the Washington Naval Conference.

Answer 15

1. Japan first of all desired to form some sort of naval treaty with the United States AND Britain.
2. Japan wanted the world to recognize officially its interests in Manchuria and Mongolia.
3. Japan wanted to continue to hold power over Yap, Siberia, and Tsingtao.

Question 16

Why was Japan hesitant to reduce its naval force in the Pacific?

Answer 16

It would leave it vulnerable due to the fact that there was tension between her and Asia (China).

Question 17

In order to get Japan to agree to reduce their naval ships, USA and Britain promise that _____________ will protect Japan.

Answer 17

The League of Nations.

Question 18

Why did the US government intercept a message from the Japanese government to its delegation, and what did the message contain?

Answer 18

The message described the lowest naval ratio Japan would accept. The United States then used this information to manipulate the Japanese during the formation of the treaty.

Question 19

Who got the most out of the Washington Naval Conference? Japan or the USA?

Answer 19

The USA.

Question 20

What is another name for the Washington Naval Conference?

Answer 20

The Washington Arms Conference. Or the Washington Conference.