1. Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia
By: Bayley Zennario, Cameron Williams, Colin Wood , John Jackson, Cory Yaworsky, Tommy Zimmerman and Nikki Czachowski

2. Section 1 Lesson Question: What is new imperialism and what is its primary purpose?
Starting in the 19th century, there was a new phase of Western expansion: New Imperialism
Asian and African countries were good sources of raw materials and markets for Western manufacturers, fueling the expansion
New imperialism differed from old imperialism
(Old) Imperialism: extension of a nation’s power over other lands (1880s)
New imperialism: desire for direct control instead of just trading posts and missionaries (20th century)
New imperialism was good for economies of Capitalist states, gave an advantage over European rivals, and colonies became a source of national prestige

3. All of the motives stem from imperialism.
Section 1 Question 1. What areas were France, Great Britain, and the United States able to conquer and what were the primary motives to conquer these areas?
All of the motives stem from imperialism.
Britain - Singapore the kingdom of Burma they colonized it and it became a major hub for the ship going to and coming from China
France – Vietnam and Cambodia they singed for protection from France. France did not wat Britain to take control of either of those countries
The U.S. – The Philippians they wanted to keep it from the Japanese and to trade with China

4. Section 1 Question 2 Why did Thailand remain a free state?
King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn promoted Western learning and maintained friendly relations with major European powers
British and France threatened to put Thailand under colonial rule
Later they agreed to let Thailand be an independent buffer state

5. France used both types of rule.
Section 1 Question 3
Explain how colonial powers governed their colonies, highlighting the differences between indirect and direct rule.
INDIRECT RULE: Local rulers were allowed to keep their authority and status in new colonial setting. Dutch East Indies followed indirect rule.
DIRECT RULE: Local elites were removed from power and replaced by a new set of officials brought from the colonizing country. Great Britain used direct rule in Burma.
France used both types of rule.

6. Section 1 Question 4: Discuss the roles of the Colonized Economies and how these roles benefitted industrialized nations.
Export no matter what:
Export only raw and semi-raw materials.
Farm these or mine these materials.
Give them to the industry's nation.
The factory makes it into a useful product or tool.

7. Section 1 Question 5: Describe the different ways in which people of Southeast Asia respond to colonial rule.
Resented colonialization
Examples: Burma monarch fought against Western domination, Can Vuong set up in Vietnam to fight against the French
Peasants revolted
Early resistance failed until nationalism took place in early 1900s ; 1st generation of Asians to embrace Western values
Tried to defend economic interests and religious beliefs of native people
Finally in the 1930s, groups began demanding independence.

8. Section 1 Question 6: Nationalist leaders in the 1900’s who spoke out against foreign rule to preserve economic and religious freedoms all had what in common?
They were well educated
They mastered these arts
Divine
Conquer
Rule
These were violent times for them.
They resisted invasions from the colonial rule.

9. Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia in 1900
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