The Second Moroccan Crisis Flashcards
When was it?
1911
Why did it occur?
A rebellion broke out against Moroccan king
Who did Morocco appeal to?
France
Why did German not like the idea of France sending an army to morocco?
Because they felt that France would use this as an excuse to invade
What did Germany do after France sent an army?
Sent the Panther to protect German interests
Who supported French and why?
Britain as they were worried Agadir would become a naval base that would threaten the British naval base in Gibraltar
What did David Lloyd George say in a interview?
“National honour is more important than peace”
Why did George’s interview worr. Germany?
It looked like Britain were threatening Germany with war
What did Germany get when they backed down?
2 useless strips of land in the French congo
Why did it cause WW1?
Entente cordiale were strengthened
Kaiser was embarrassed and hatred for French grew