First Moroccan Crisis, 1906

a. Key events

    •  Germany said Morocco should stay independent.

    •  France wanted to control Morocco.

    •  Kaiser visited Tangier to show support for Morocco.

    •  Conference held at Algeciras.

    •  France got support from Britain and Russia.

   

b. What issues were involved

    •  Who should control Morocco.

    •  Germany testing France's power.

    •  Germany challenging the Entente Cordiale.

    •  Balance of power in North Africa.

    •  Fear of being encircled by alliances.

   

c. How it became an international crisis

    •  Germany interfered with France’s plans.

    •  Britain backed France against Germany.

    •  Kaiser’s visit looked aggressive.

    •  All major powers met at a conference.

    •  Increased tension between alliances.