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Moroccan Crisis 1 and 2. 1 st Moroccan crisis 1905-06. Wilhelm sent troops to morocco which was heavily influenced by France. Bulow challenged France and hoped to reveal flimsy relations between France and Britain.
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1st Moroccan crisis 1905-06 • Wilhelm sent troops to morocco which was heavily influenced by France. • Bulow challenged France and hoped to reveal flimsy relations between France and Britain. • At the international conference Russia and Britain supported French influence in Morocco.
1st Morocco Crisis • Germany became diplomatically isolated between Russia, Britain and France. • Germany therefore strengthened relations between France and Britain (Anglo – French Entente) • Britain saw Germany a threat to its Empire and Europe
2nd Moroccan Crisis 1911 • France wanted Morocco as part of its Empire • Germany would accept this if France gave them territory in Africa wanted whole of French congo • German foreign minister sent a gun boat to Morocco to show that Germany wouldn't be ignored and protect German nationals
2nd Moroccan Crisis • Britain stood by France and told Germany they were ready for War • Confirmed Britain's suspicions of Germany • Germany accepted part of Congo • Kiderlen Germany foreign minister diplomacy plan was to create tensions with France and Britain and succeeded