The Moroccan Crises

• What was the first Moroccan Crisis?

  A dispute over control of Morocco between France and Germany in 1905-1906
• What did Germany do in 1905?

  Kaiser Wilhelm visited Morocco and gave a speech supporting Moroccan independence, challenging France
• Why did Germany intervene?

  To test the strength of the Entente Cordiale (France and Britain's friendship) and try to split them
• What was the outcome of the first Moroccan Crisis?

  At the Algeciras conference in 1906, most countries sided with France. Germany was humiliated
• Why is the first Moroccan crisis important?

  It strengthened the strength of the Entente Cordiale, isolated Germany, and increased tension.
• What was the second Moroccan Crisis in 1911?

  Another clash over Morocco, where France sent troops to stop a rebellion, and Germany sent a gunboat (the Panther) to Agadir
• What was Germany's aim in the 1911 crisis?

  To gain land in central Africa and challenge France's growing control in Morocco
• How did Britain react to Germany's actions in 1911?

  Britain saw it as aggressive and threatening - especially sending a warship. They supported France
• What was the outcome of the second Moroccan Crisis?

  France gained more control over Morocco. Germany received land in central Africa as compensation but looked weak
• Why is the second Moroccan Crisis important?

  It increased hostility between Germany and Britain/France and strengthened the Triple Entente
• How did the Moroccan Crises contribute to WW1?

  They increased tension, humiliated Germany, strengthened alliances, and deepened mistrust between the powers