The Washington Naval Conference Flashcards
To help students revise key facts.
When did the Washington Naval Conference happen? (Years)
1921-1922
Who called for Washington Naval Conference to be held?
President Warren G. Harding
How many treaties were created at the Washington Naval Conference?
Three
What was the USA’s main aim in the Washington Naval Conference?
Prevent the Japanese navy from expanding
Which countries did the 4 power treaty involve?
the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan
What did all the parties agree to in the 4 power treaty?
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.
Which alliance did the 4 power treaty bring to an end?
Anglo-Japanese alliance of 1902.
Which countries were involved in the 5 power treaty?
the United States, France, Britain, Japan, and Italy
What was the naval armaments ratio that they came up with at the Washington Naval Conference?
5:5:3
According to the 5 power treaty how many ships could the USA and Britain have in the Pacific?
525,000 tons of Capital ships and 135,000 tons of aircraft carriers.
According to the 5 power treaty how many ships could Japan have in the Pacific?
315,000 tons of Capital ships and 81,000 tons of aircraft carriers.
Which policy did the 9 power treaty affirm?
The Open Door Policy in China.
Which countries were involved in the 9 power treaty?
The United States, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
Name the three things the USA wanted to get out of the Washington Naval Conference.
- To relieve Anglo-American tension by ending the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
- To agree on a naval ratio between the U.S. and Japan AND Britain
- And lastly, to have the Japanese agree to continue the Open-Door Policy in CHINA
What 3 things did Japan want to get out of the Washington Naval Conference.
- Japan first of all desired to form some sort of naval treaty with the United States AND Britain.
- Japan wanted the world to recognize officially its interests in Manchuria and Mongolia.
- Japan wanted to continue to hold power over Yap, Siberia, and Tsingtao.
Why was Japan hesitant to reduce its naval force in the Pacific?
It would leave it vulnerable due to the fact that there was tension between her and Asia (China).
In order to get Japan to agree to reduce their naval ships, USA and Britain promise that _____________ will protect Japan.
The League of Nations.
Why did the US government intercept a message from the Japanese government to its delegation, and what did the message contain?
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.
Who got the most out of the Washington Naval Conference? Japan or the USA?
The USA.
What is another name for the Washington Naval Conference?
The Washington Arms Conference. Or the Washington Conference.
