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Conflicts over Morocco
In 1905 and again in 1911, Germany and France nearly fought over who would control Morocco, in Northern Africa. Most of Europe supported France, so Germany backed down. This event is significant because it shows how imperialism, expanding an empire by taking over weaker countries, led to intense competition and conflict between European countries. (Pictured - Morocco) -
Britain declares war on Germany
After Germany's Schlieffen Plan was put in place, which meant that the German army would race through neutral Belgium to defeat France, Germany invaded neutral Belgium. Great Britain had close ties with Belgium and declared war on Germany because of this act of war. The war is on! (Pictured - The Schlieffen Plan)
