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What western powers seized land in southeast Asia?
European nations also seized land in the Pacific Rim, Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands. Land Southeast Asia were perfect for plantation agriculture. Sugar, coffee, cocoa, rubber, peanuts, coconut, banana and pineapple were important products. The Dutch controlled Indonesia. Many Dutch who moved to Indonesia considered it their home. Established a system of classes with them at the top. After the Indonesians were wealthy and educated. The plantation workers were at the end. The Dutch forced farmers to devote one-fifth of their land to export crops. The British seized the port of Singapore and Malaysia and Burma (now Myanmar). Singapore used a commercial basis and became one of the busiest ports in the world. The British encouraged the Chinese to move to Malaysia. Malaysians have become a minority in their own country. The tension between Malays and Chinese still exists. France took possession of Indochina (today Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). The French ruled Indochina directly and tried to impose their culture. Not encourage the industry. The rice was the staple crop. Although the Vietnamese rice grew more than before I ate less because so much was sent outside the region. This problem was the cause of Vietnamese opposition to the French government. Colonialism led some features of modern life in these regions. But the most favored economic change in Europe than the locals. However, improved education, health and healing. Millions of people migrated to new regions of Southeast Asia. The mixing of cultures does not always work. Even today there are conflicts between some people are a result of this period.
How Siam was affected by imperialism?
A country-Siam (now Thailand) - remained independent. Siam was surrounded by land taken by the French and British, who did not want Siam fell to another. Siamese kings led to clashes between the French and British to remain free of both nations. King Mongkut and his son modernized Siam. They founded schools and reformed the government. They also built rail networks and telegraph lines, and ended slavery. These changes occurred with little social disruption.
What land acquired U.S.?
late 19 th century, the U.S. began to seek colonies. In 1898, after the English-American War, the U.S. took control of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo, the Americans fought for their freedom. United States defeated the rebels, but promised to give self-government in the future. Meanwhile, U.S. firms took advantage of Filipino workers. In Hawaii, American entrepreneurs have amassed huge fortunes from the sugar plantations. But they wanted more money. They also wanted the annexation, that is, that Hawaii became part of the United States. They could make more money selling sugar in the United States. U.S. business achieved great power in Hawaii. In the 1890's, Queen Liliuokalani tried to regain control of their country. American businessmen overthrew him. Republic declared in 1898 Hawaii became a U.S. territory. VOCABULARY

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nationalist leader Emilio Aguinaldo filipino

Emilio Aguinaldo Leader of Filipino Nationalists
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Last Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani ruler of Hawaii

TASK / TASK answer two questions in English and two question in English:
1. What were the main problems caused by colonialism?
2. Siam How confronted imperialism?
3. What happened in the Philippines?

4. Summarize the Acquisition of European colonies in Southeast Asia.
5. Describe how Remained independent Siam.
6. Summarize U.S. acquisition of the Philippines and Hawaii.