First Moroccan Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
When was the first Moroccan Crisis?
A
- 1905
2
Q
Why was Germany building up its African Empire?
A
- as a part of weltpolitik
3
Q
What the Kaiser keen to do?
A
- show that Germany was an important power
4
Q
What had Britain agreed to do for France in 1904?
A
- agreed in the Entente Cordiale that it would not oppose its decisions in taking control of Morocco
5
Q
What did the Kaiser do as a response to this?
A
- attempted to prevent France from taking control
- test strength of the Entente Cordiale
6
Q
When and where did the Kaiser visit as a response to France trying to take control of Morocco?
A
- the port of Tangier in Morocco
- 1905
7
Q
What did the Kaiser do whilst in Morocco?
A
- support Moroccans in struggles against French rule
- calling for an independent Morocco (for trade with all countries)
8
Q
What happened in the following year?
A
- 1906 Algeciras Conference in Spain for settling the issue
9
Q
Which two countries were the only ones to support Germany?
A
- Morocco
- Austria-Hungary
10
Q
What was agreed at the conference?
A
- Morocco would be independent
- France and Spain duel control of police
11
Q
Why was the Kaiser feeling bitter and humiliated?
A
- France gaining a foothold in Morocco
- failing one of his aims
12
Q
What increased because of how he felt?
A
- possibility of war next time
13
Q
What happened after Britain supported France during the crisis?
A
- pushed them closer together
- e.g began secret military talks
