EAS105H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Nine-Power Treaty, Washington Naval Conference, Allan Todd
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Argument 1: the nine power treaty made in washington naval conference (1921-22) was ineffective in curbing japan"s attack on china, resulting in further chinese turmoil. Lacked method of enforcement to ensure that all powers abided by its terms. China"s hope for international intervention to japanese invasion was not met by this treaty. The nine power treaty was later violated by war in europe + non-interventionism of us + wwii. This conference was a major step in putting japan on the global stage with other western. Sino-japanese war had no significant impact powers but ultimately developed into a hatred/fear of western imperialism. Japan"s exclusion dissuaded citizens from japanese politicians, support for military and military expansion was built. Historiography: according to erik goldstein, washington conference proved to be a short term solution although it was initially hailed as a significant step towards international stability.
