Colonization, War and their Effects on Southeast Asia
Why would a country want to colonize a Southeast Asian country? Spice Trade Ideal location for a port Control Timeline of Colonization
Colonialism France – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia (Blended French and Vietnamese Foods Today) Great Britain – Singapore (For a Port along Shipping Routes) Dutch (Netherlands) - Indonesia
Vietnam War North – Communistic South – Democratic USA Government supported the South Many citizens in the USA protested our involvement in the war Forrest Gump Vietnam War BrainPop
Indonesia and Suharto Took over during the Cold War USA supported him (Non-Communist) Became a powerful dictator Unlimited Leader People had very few rights Ruled for 30 Years (1967-1997) New Order Regime- economic rehabilitation Removed during Financial Crisis (Economy Collapsed)