The Moroccan Crises

1905-1906

• 1904 - Morocco was independent and France wanted to colonise it as it was strategically placed

• Germany disagreed and wanted to take Morocco for itself. They supported Morocco.

• Test of German status

• Kaiser Wilhelm wanted to test Triple Entente to see if they stay together

• 1906 - Algeciras Conference

• European powers and USA went to Southern Spain to discuss

• Only Austria-Hungary supported Germany

• France was not given Morocco

• France was given custody of Moroccan police force

• Triple Entente established as a secure alliance

1911

• Rebellions against the Sultan in Morocco

• He asked France to help out

• France sent 20,000 soldiers to Morocco

• Kaiser Wilhelm accuses France of invading Morocco

• Germany sends warship called the Panther to Morocco as a show of strength

• Britain becomes concerned about German warship presence

• Britain was worried that Germany was building s naval base near Britain’s

• A series of meetings take place

• Kaiser backed down and withdrew the warship

• Italy oppose the Germans

• France colonise Morocco

• Germany given land in Central Africa

• Germany humiliated - became more aggressive

• Britain saw Germany as a threat

• Triple Entente strengthened

• Triple Entente weakened