The First Moroccan Crisis Flashcards
When was the first Moroccan crisis?
1905
What countries were Britain and France competing for?
North America
Why was Britain allowing France to have more control of countries?
The Entente Cordiale
What did the Kaiser want to do?
Prevent the French from adding to their Empire, increase German influence and control in Morocco
Where did the Kaiser visit in Morocco?
Tangier
What did the Kaiser announce in Tangier?
That he supported a free and independent Morocco
Who did the Kaiser meet with?
The Moroccan Sultan (king)
What happened to the French when they heard about the conference between the Kaiser and the Sultan in Tangier?
They were furious and claimed that no conference was needed
What did the Germans do in response to the French reaction?
They threatened the French with war and made plans for a military alliance with Morocco
What did the French do in response to being threatened by Germany?
They eventually backed down and agreed that a conference should be held
What was the conference called between the Kaiser and Sultan?
The Algeciras Conference
When was the Algeciras Conference?
1906
Who supported Germany at the Algeciras conference?
Austria and Morocco
Who supported France at the Algeciras conference?
Britain and Russia as well as the USA, Spain and Italy
Who eventually was given more control over Morocco?
France as they recognised Moroccan independence and had more support from other countries
