Spain's ability to exploit a French revolution in 1910 is disputed. One view sees recovery from the Spanish-American War as sufficient for a renewed colonial offensive, while the opposing view stresses Morocco's capacity to resist. The chronology matters: the French protectorate dates to 1912, so it cannot be treated as an established possession in the 1910 scenario. British advisers, a professional army, and coastal fortifications strengthen the case that Morocco would be a difficult opponent. A possible British protectorate is suggested as a response to rival Spanish and German ambitions, with Gibraltar giving Britain a particular strategic interest.
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Morocco complicates colonial ambitions after a French revolution
A revolution in France would open competing ambitions in North Africa, but Moroccan resistance limits the assumption that Spain could simply take over.