The Agadir Crisis, Morocco (1911)

Question 1

What did the French help to do in Morroco

Answer 1

They helped the sultan to put down a rebellion

Question 2

Why did the French help the sultan?

Answer 2

It was a chance to take Morocco

Question 3

In return for taking Morocco what was the French prepared to do for the the likes of Germany and Spain?

Answer 3

They where prepared to compensate them

Because there concern by the French actions

Question 4

The kaiser send a gunboat to Agadir, why?

Answer 4

He wanted to force the French into giving a share of Morocco

Question 5

What was the outcome of kaiser sending a gunboat to Agadir?

Answer 5

Britain promised to defend the north coast of France if it was attacked from the sea and the French took over Morocco.

Question 6

How did France consempate Germany?

Answer 6

They have them some land in the Congo which was useless as it was mainly swamp and jungle.

Question 7

What was the main outcome of the Agadir crisis?

Answer 7

• Was a clear victory for France and the Entente.

* The kaiser became determined to not loose the next crisis