Study all the sources. How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that Germany's aim in interfering in Morocco was to break the Anglo-French Entente? Use the sources to explain your answer.

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1. [7] (Agree) Source A states 'Germany's main aim in interfering in Morocco was to test, and even destroy, the Anglo-French entente'.
2. [7] (Agree) Source C's caption has France saying, 'If Germania is going to glare at us like that, it almost looks as if we might have to be properly engaged,' implying German actions are forcing the Entente closer together, thus failing to break it but confirming the intent.
3. [7] (Agree) Source E, Admiral Fisher's letter, suggests Germany's actions could 'greatly injure the splendid Anglo-French Entente if he is given any concessions,' indicating German aims to weaken it.
4. [7] (Agree) Source G, with Germany trampling over France, implies an aggressive stance against the Entente.
5. [7] (Disagree) Source B states Germany was 'competing with other Great Powers for favourable trading rights in Morocco' and William was 'desperate for a diplomatic success,' not necessarily to break the Entente.
6. [7] (Disagree) Source D, from a German diplomat, highlights the Kaiser's desire for 'free trade' and 'complete equality of rights' for Germany, suggesting economic motives and status, not entente-breaking.
7. [7] (Disagree) Source F, Grey's letter, focuses on the serious commitment of a continental war rather than Germany's specific aims regarding the Entente, though it implies the Entente's resilience.
8. [7] (Disagree) Source H, depicting the Kaiser as 'The spreader of harmful weeds' and sowing 'MOROCCO LOAN', suggests Germany's aim was more about gaining influence and territory through financial means rather than directly breaking the Entente.