Moroccan Crises Flashcards
When did the first Moroccan Crises occur?
1905
When did the second Moroccan crisis occur?
1911
In which crises did Wilhelm ride through Morocco on a white horse?
1905 (the first)
Who didn’t agree with France taking over Morocco?
Germany
Who had to back down after the both crises?
Germany
What friendship was strengthened by the Moroccan Crises?
The Entente Cordiale (France and Britain)
Why did Kaiser Wilhelm ride through a horse in Morocco?
To test the strength of Britain and Frances agreement
Which four nations were involved in the Moroccan Crises?
Morocco, France, Germany and Britain
Which city did the Kaiser ride through?
Tangier
What caused Germany to back down?
The conference in Algeçiras (1906)
Why did Germany send a gunboat to Agadir?
Because the French army was sent to end a rebellion in Fez
What was the name of the gunboat sent to Agadir?
S.S Panther
In which of the crises did Germany send a gunboat to Agadir?
1911 (the second)
Why did a gunboat cause panic in Europe?
Many saw it as a war like action on Germany’s behalf
What does France give Germany for backing down?
Two strips of marshland in the Congo
