Moroccan Crisis 1911 Flashcards
How did the second Moroccan Crisis begin?
The Sultan asked for French assistance in ending a rebellion
How did the Kaiser respond to the French army interfering in Morocco?
He sent a gunboat to the French pasty of Agadir
What was the German gunboat sent to Agadir called?
Panther
Why did the Kaiser send the Panther?
To protect German interests
He hoped for some control over Morocco after the rebellion
How did France respond to Germany’s gunboat?
They demanded it was withdrawn
What did David Lloyd George say when Britain backed France in the Moroccan Crisis?
“National honour is more important than peace”
What did Germany receive for backing down from the conflict?
Two small pieces of land in the French Congo
What was the impact of the second Moroccan crisis on the Entente Cordiale?
Strengthened yet again
They now saw war with Germany as inevitable
What was the impact of the second Moroccan Crisis on the Kaiser?
He felt Germany had been disrespected and vowed to never back down from a European crisis again