First Moroccan Crisis

The First Moroccan Crisis of 1905 was a conflict between Germany and France over influence in Morocco, an important African territory. Germany challenged France’s growing control by escalating tensions and sending a gunboat to the Moroccan port of Agadir, claiming to support Moroccan independence. This move threatened France’s interests and heightened European rivalries. The crisis was eventually resolved, with France retaining control over Morocco and Germany receiving compensation elsewhere. The incident increased tensions among European powers, contributing to the volatile environment that led to World War I.