The First Moroccan Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
The First Moroccan Crisis took place over the course of which 2 years?
A
1905-1906.
2
Q
Give 2 reasons why the Kaiser decided to interfere in Morocco.
A
- To test the strength of the Entente Cordiale, he didn’t think that Britain would support France.
- He did not want France to expand her North African Empire.
3
Q
Where did the Kaiser go in Morocco and what did he say to the Moroccan people?
A
He went to the port of Tangiers and declared that Morocco should have their own independence, free from French rule.
4
Q
Where was the International Conference held and in which year?
A
It was held in Algeciras, Spain and took place in the year 1906.
5
Q
Why was the conference a disaster for the Kaiser? Give 2 reasons.
A
-Only Austria-Hungary supported the Kaiser’s demands for Moroccan independence.
-Britain fully supported France’s aims in Morocco.
The Kaiser looked tragic.
6
Q
Give the 3 effects of this crisis.
A
- France was given a free hand to expand into Morocco and was grateful to Britain.
- British and French relations were strengthened.
- Anglo-Germany rivalry intensified.
