1. 10.2 | Politics, Economy, and Society
Southeast Asia
10.2 | Politics, Economy, and Society

2. O | P: Ethnic Kingdoms Each ethnic group coalesced into kingdoms
Mostly Indianized
But there was Chinese influence

3. D | P: Trade and Imperialism
The wealth of trade drew attention
Wealthy centers of trade
Singapore along the strait of Malacca
Foreign empires and suffering
China
Spain
The Netherlands
France
America

4. T | P: Cold War Interference
“We knew the Americans could not stay in Vietnam forever; but Vietnam must stay in Vietnam forever.”
Post-WW2 divide
Seeking US-alignment
US overthrow of Sukarno ‘67 (democratically elected)
US-supported Suharto’s genocide (500K – 1 million killed)
The Vietnam War
Vietnamese independence from France
US-support of France and war (and the USSR)
Effects of napalm, Agent Orange, and destruction

5. O | EC: Local Goods and Trade
Consistent economic growth
Trade only expanded economies

6. D | EC: Foreign Ownership
Imperialism meant that foreigners
Controlled the country
Controlled the flow of goods
Controlled the wealth

7. T | EC: It Goes Both Ways Capitalism has helped and hurt
Singapore’s rise to power
Issues with foreign ownership
Wealth still flowing out
Lack of internal investment

8. O | S: Stable and Secure The consistency of the EN and EC:
Allowed for prosperous societies to emerge

9. D | S: Foreign Occupation
The imperial age oppressed societies
Systems changed focus to benefit the occupiers
Resistance movements began (Vietnam)
“Strongmen” supported by occupiers

10. T | S: Issues With Reform
Maintaining the status quo
Supported by foreigners who own domestic industry
Supported by corrupt dictators who benefit from this
Khmer Rouge’s genocide of Cambodians
Calling for reform
The people, who suffer under these systems