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The London Conference

The London Conference. By Jessica and Sarah. Great Britain United States Japan France Italy. Participants. 3rd of the 3 to limit the naval capacity of the world’s largest naval powers To revise the Five Power Treaty. Purpose. Great Britain + USA did not agree on cruiser limits

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The London Conference

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  1. The London Conference By Jessica and Sarah

  2. Great Britain • United States • Japan • France • Italy Participants

  3. 3rd of the 3 to limit the naval capacity of the world’s largest naval powers • To revise the Five Power Treaty Purpose

  4. Great Britain + USA did not agree on cruiser limits • Revision to the capital of ships • Ratio of USA 5:5:3 • Ratio of UK 5:5:3 • Ratio of Japan 10:10:7 • Italy + France refused to participate • Sizes and numbers of cruisers, destroyers and submarines shrunk • Submarines weren’t allowed to sink ships unless all passengers had been brought to safety • Remained in effect until 1936 Agreement

  5. The success of the London treaty was partly due to the great depression backdrop, governments were looking for ways to cut expenditures in the face of falling tax revenues and armaments were very expensive to maintain. • Because all the countries were in economic hardship, they could all agree to cut down on their armaments without worrying about being left vulnerable Further Information

  6. London conference expired in 1936 • Was a success until then • New treaty was a failure • Italy + Japan walked out • UK + France + USA cruiser control London Naval Treaty, 1936

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