Colonies of South East Asia 1883 Eruption of Mt. Krakatoa in Indonesia Colonies of South East Asia 11.5
The Pacific Rim 1900
Dutch East Indies 1602-1945 Discovery of oil & tin prompted Dutch to control all of Indonesia Strict social-system with Dutch on top was created. Forced planting of cash-crops caused famines
Transplanting of European Architecture to Southeast Asia.
British Malaya & Singapore Malaya became largest exporter of rubber under British rule. Singapore became one of the busiest ports Britain encouraged Chinese immigration to Malaya
French Indochina France controlled Vietnam, Laos, & Cambodia directly They tried to assimilate the peoples into French Catholic culture Resentment would lead to rebellion
Tahitian Women on the Beach, (1891) Paul Gauguin
Where Do We Come From. What Are We. Where Are We Going Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, 1897 Read right to left. Paul Gauguin in Tahiti