agadir crisis Flashcards
when was it
1911
what happened in 1911
a rebellion broke out against the sultan in Fez
what did the sultan do
appealed to france for help who sent an army
what did germany do
sent a gunboat, the Panther to agadir
why did germany send a gunboat
to oppose french action and protect their interests in morocco
what did this lead to
britain supporting france due to germanys use of their navy
who made war preparations
france germany and britain
who backed down
germany
what did germany feel
humiliated and less likely to back down in future crises
why was their increased support for war in germany
german people became increasingly annoyed with britain and france
what strengthened the triple entente
britain and france had a secret naval agreement
what weakened the triple alliance
italy opposed germany over agadir
