Second Moroccan Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
When did a rebellion take place in Morocco?
A
- 1911
2
Q
What happened as a result of the rebellion?
A
- the Sultan of Morocco appealed to the French for help
- French army sent down to help
3
Q
What was the Kaiser’s response to the French being asked for help?
A
- to send a the Panther (a gunboat) to Agadir
- this was to protect German interests in Morocco
4
Q
What did the British think of the Kaiser’s response?
A
- feared Germany was planning to build an Atlantic naval base to challenge Britain’s naval base in Gibraltar
5
Q
What happened during the second conference that was called?
A
- Britain and France stood against Germany
6
Q
What were the results of the second conference?
A
- France took control of Morocco
- Germany given land in central Africa as compensation
7
Q
Why was the Agadir Crisis more dangerous for Europe?
A
- brought it closer to war
8
Q
What was the public opinion in Germany after the Kaiser was humiliated again?
A
- began to support the idea of war
9
Q
What was Britain more convinced of?
A
- Germany wanting to dominate Europe
10
Q
What did Britain do to as a result of their belief that Germany wanted to dominate Europe?
A
- made a secret naval agreement with France
11
Q
What was the secret naval agreement?
A
- Britain promised to defend the north coast of France if attacked by sea
- France promised to defend the Mediterranean
12
Q
What did Italy do at the second conference?
A
- opposed Germany over Agadir
13
Q
What happened as a result of Italy and its opposition over Agadir?
A
- weakened the Triple Alliance
- meant Germany relied more on Austria-Hungary
