Imperialism
European countries wanted as many colonies as possible in the 19th century
What is modern imperialism?
Long and short crispy and salty sticks
What are French fries?
There were too few dutch administrators
Why did the NL choose indirect rule to rule Indonesia?
Unalive them
What did Robespierre do with all of his opponents?
Due to favoritism, people helps princes to fight others
How does divide and rule work?
Had many military victories
Around 1800 many people admired Napoleon. Why?
The Dutch entrenched divisions by empowering local elites loyal to their regime while fostering rivalries among rulers, fragmenting political authority. This undermined the development of unified governance and deepened regional disparities, leaving Indonesia with entrenched sociopolitical fragmentation that complicated its efforts to forge national unity after independence.
How did the Dutch use of indirect rule and "divide and rule" policies in the Dutch East Indies create structural obstacles to Indonesia's post-independence nation-building?
The Dutch exploited locals through forced farming and low-wage labor, causing poverty and hunger. Socially, strict hierarchies favored Dutch elites, leaving most Indonesians poor and uneducated. These practices created deep inequality and divisions that persisted after independence.
How did Dutch economic policies and social divisions in the Dutch East Indies reflect imperialism and create lasting problems for Indonesia?