Imperialism in Southeast Asia What affect do the Dutch, British & French have on SE Asia?
Setting the Stage – SE Asia pg 362 What is the Pacific Rim? Why did European nations desire the Pacific Rim? What value did Europe recognize in these lands? What happens when Europeans realize the value of the Pacific Rim?
Gray Dark Green I. Dutch Imperialism in Indonesia A. Late 1700s: Dutch East India Company controlled most of Indonesia 1. plantations of expensive crops B. Discovery of oil the Netherlands took control of the islands Dutch East Indies colony (governed directly) II. British Imperialism in SE Asia A. British colonize Singapore, Malaysia & Burma Gray 1. Accessed tin & rubber & needed the port in Singapore Dark Green
III. French Imperialism in SE Asia Christian French missionaries go to SE Asia 1. 7 missionaries killed B. France colonizes the whole region French Indochina IV. Siam remains independent A. King Mongkut believes Siam could be a buffer between French & British colonies 1. Mongkut began reforming & industrializing Siam V. Impact of SE Asian Imperialism Red 1. + Schools, Health, Roads Yellow 2. - Cash crops, racism, religious conflict