The First Moroccan Crisis (1905)

• Militarism 
• Nationalism 
• Alliances
• Imperialism  

Imperialism - they wanted an empire of 'place under the sun'

As part of the Entente Cordaile, Britain had agreed not to oppose France in its attempts to gain control of Morocco, again IMPERIALISM 

A place under the sun, they had a strong army and wanted more overseas territory

Germany decided that it would oppose the French and attempt to gain control of Morocco and they were confident that Britain and France would not support each other over such a matter

On the 31st March 1905 he sailed over to Morocco, rode around on his white horse and made a speech declaring his support for Moroccan independence

Caused a lot of tension, it tested the alliance but ended up strengthening the relationship between Britain and France.


Tensions in Germany also increased

This causes Germany to take more aggressive action in order to ensure that they would not be left behind in the race for colonial possession

This can be seen with the Kaiser haven ridden around the streets of Morocco on a white horse on the 31st March 1905. He'd eventually overplayed his role making speeches about Moroccan independence.

Germany had intended to split Britain and France up, but in face the Entente strengthened. This was seen when Britain agreed to sent troops to help France if Germany attacked it.

Although the Kaiser wanted it to, this never happened. This was seen when delegates from 13 nations met in Algerciras, however only Austria-Hungary and Morocco supported Germany.

The Kaiser had only strengthened the relationship with in the Entente Coriale as both countries wanted to protect their overseas colonies.