morrocan crisis 2 Flashcards
Background
France’s dominance in Morocco upheld by 1906 Algeciras Conference.
1909 agreement: France had political control, Germany and France safeguarded economic interests.
1911 treaty with the Sultan triggered rebellion.
Germany aimed to test Britain-France relationship and enforce compensation claims.
Overview
Brief crisis in July 1911.
Sparked by French troop deployment in Morocco and German gunboat arrival in Agadir.
Germany sought territorial compensation from France.
Events
Moroccan Rebellion: French prepared to send troops; Spain also deployed forces.
German Naval Intervention: SMS Panther arrived at Agadir, replaced by SMS Berlin.
German Financial Crisis: Stock market plunge, rumors of French involvement.
Negotiations: Germany demanded territorial concessions in French Congo.
British Involvement: David Lloyd George’s speech, British naval mobilization.
Consequences
Franco-German Accord: Germany accepted French control of Morocco in exchange for territorial concessions in French Congo.
French Protectorate in Morocco: Established until 1956.
Strengthened Entente Cordiale: British support of France increased tensions with Germany.
Churchill’s Influence: Led to the conversion of Royal Navy to oil power.
Secret Naval Agreement: Britain and France agreed on naval cooperation.
Significance
Increased tensions between France, Germany, and Britain.
Contributed to the lead-up to World War I.
Aftermath
Neukamerun returned to France in 1916.
French protectorate in Morocco lasted until 1956.
Britain and France’s naval cooperation set the stage for future alliances and strategies.
Important Dates
1911:
July: Crisis sparked by French troop deployment and German gunboat arrival.
July 21: Lloyd George’s Mansion House speech denouncing German move.
August: Negotiations between Germany and France.
November 4: Franco-German Accord signed, resolving the crisis.
