Algeciras, Conference of

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Algeciras, Conference of (Jan.–Apr. 1906) An international conference to resolve the first Moroccan crisis of 1905. From the conclusion of the Anglo-French Entente Cordiale, which had effectively established Morocco as a French sphere of influence, Germany became increasingly worried by its growing diplomatic isolation. On 31 March 1905 the German Emperor, Wilhelm II, landed at Tangier in order to display his support for Moroccan independence and neutrality. He also attempted to arouse British opposition to France and thus split the Entente. The conference of Algeciras (Spain) did, indeed, confirm Moroccan independence, though this was to be guaranteed by France and Spain. French control was therefore assured, while English support for France strengthened the Entente. The outcome thus represented a double defeat for German diplomacy. Morocco officially became a French protectorate in 1912.

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