5.1 Introduction and 5.2 Nationalism in Asia

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5.1 Introduction and 5.2 Nationalism in Asia

Which colonies did the Netherlands have in the 20st century

Which colonie did Belgium have in the 20st century

5.2 Nationalism in Asia 

Learning goals 

Main question: How did the Dutch East Indies, a colony, beome the sovereign state of Indonesia. 

• What caused the rise of Indonesian nationalism?
• Which part did the Second World War play in Indonesian nationalism 
• How did the Cold War contribute to the indepenence of Indonesia 

Nationalism 

In 17th and 18th century parts of Indonesia were held by the VOC 

In the 19th century the Dutch East Indies were put under Dutch authority. 

They set up the ethical policy. 

Spreading the ''superior'' dutch culture 

Health care, farming, education and infrastructure 

Nationalism

Sukarno and Hatta attend these Dutch schools

They studied in the Netherlands learning about western values of freedom, equality and democracy. 

Sukarno founded the PNI ( Partai Nasional Indonesia 

main goal: more autonomy 

Nationalism grew 

Sukarno was sent to prison in 1929 until 1942

Japanese ocupation 

No natural recources on Japan. 

Taking over all the colonies 

Worked together with the Indonesians 

The Japanese decided to intern all the Dutch

Men were put to work, Women were forced in to prostitution

Indonesian independence 

Proclemation of the Republic of Indonesia on 17 august 1945 

1947 and 1949 ''police actions''.

Army was sent to retake control 

Under pressure of the UN and the U.S. 

The Netherlands handed the power over on 27 december 1949.