The Moroccan Crises Flashcards
Where is Morocco located?
Africa
What is the capital of Morocco?
Fez
Who were the Berber tribes and in what year did they attack Fez?
The berber tribes lived in the mountains and attacked Fez in 1903 because they wanted independence; they were supported by thousands of Moroccans.
Who was the Sultan of Morocco from 1894 to 1908?
Sultan Aziz.
When did Britain and France agree to a French mandate over Morocco?
1904
fact: in turn, France would give up its interests in Egypt.
Where did Kaiser Wilhelm II visit on 31st March 1905?
Tangier; a Morocco port.
fact: the Kaiser wanted to show a German interest in North Africa, and assured Sultan Aziz of his support for an independent Morocco.
What was the name of the conference held to discuss France’s relationship to the government of Morocco that climaxed the First Moroccan Crisis?
The Algeciras Conference of 1906.
When was the First Moroccan Crisis?
1905 - 1906
When was the Second Moroccan Crisis
1911 - 1912
Which countries sent their troops to Fez in May 1911?
France and Spain.
What ended the Agadir Crisis?
The Treaty of Fez; November 1911.
Since when was France involved with Morocco?
1871; after they lost Alsace-Lorraine.
fact: France traded with Morocco for minerals.
When did France make secret arrangements with Italy for Morocco to come under French control since the country was so weak?
1900 and 1901.
Which country was totally excluded from any decision making regarding Morocco?
Germany.
fact: the German expire were looking to expand, but no country would include them in international matters.
What did Kaiser Wilhelm II publicly announce about his interests in Morocco?
he was only interested in having equal economic rights in Morocco.
What did the German politicians assure Sultan Aziz of?
that they had German support to resist France.
What was Germany’s main concern with France?
France’s extension of power into the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa.
What were France’s and Britain’s concern with Germany?
France: thought conquering Morocco would be simple.
Britain: afraid Germany would set up a naval base in a
Moroccan port; threatening Britain’s naval base at
Gibraltar.
What was the purpose of the Algeciras Conference of 1906?
to settle the Moroccan situation.
fact: the conference was attended by 12 European countries and the USA.
Who was the only country to support Germany during the Algeciras Conference?
Austria-Hungary.
What was the final agreement of the Algeciras Conference?
- France would continue to have a controlling interest in Moroccan affairs.
- every nation was free to trade with Morocco.
- action in Morocco by any country had to be approved by all countries that signed the final agreement.
Why did the Algeciras Conference only worsen tensions between the European powers?
- showed that the Entente Cordiale was strong.
- the German Kaiser felt embarrassed; leading directly to the Second Moroccan Crisis.
What happened in March 1911 in Morocco?
rebels once again rose up against the Sultan (Abdelhafid 1908 - 1912) and surrounded Fez.
Who did Sultan Abdelhafid appeal to for help in 1911?
France.
France and Spain sent a small group of soldiers to Fez in May.
fact: both governments claimed to have been protecting the French and Spanish living in Fez.
