feb 6, 1922 - Washington Naval Treaty

Description:

The Washington Naval Treaty was a treaty signed by the major nations that won World War 1 which was prevented an arms race by limiting naval construction.

Causes:
-World War 1
-The need to prevent an arms race
Effects:
-Limited naval construction
-Stopped the continuing upward trend of battleship size and halted construction for more than a decade.

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