WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Between 1921 and 1922, the world’s largest naval powers gathered in Washington, D.C. for a conference to discuss naval disarmament and ways to relieve growing tensions in East Asia. In the wake of World War I, leaders in the international community sought to prevent the possibility of another war.

Detailed explanation-2: -What did the League of Nations, the Washington Naval Conference, and the Kellogg-Briand Pact have in common? They were designed attempts to keep peace in the world. The major powers promised to respect China’s territorial integrity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Washington Naval Treaty led to an effective end to building new battleship fleets, and the few ships that were built were limited in size and armament. Many existing capital ships were scrapped. Some ships under construction were turned into aircraft carriers instead.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Washington Treaty had limited the construction of battleships and aircraft carriers, but had not limited the construction of cruisers, destroyers or submarines. The British proposed limiting battleships to be under 30, 000 tons, with 15-inch guns. The Conference ended with no agreement reached.

Detailed explanation-5: -In November 1921, to prevent an arms race after the war, representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Italy began talks in Washington, D.C. The Washington Naval Treaty, also known as the Five-Power Treaty, was signed on February 6, 1922.