British interest in SEA Flashcards
name the countries who came to SEA first in order
Portuguese
Dutch
British
why did the British,Portuguese & Dutch come?
they had focused their attention on India & the Spice Trade
when did British managed to be established in SEA?
In the late 18 century
why did the British wanted to be established in SEA?
they were interested in the trade with China & Spice Trade in SEA
why did British fight with Dutch?
British wanted to
Break Dutch’s monopoly over the Spice Trade
Set up trading ports that competes against Dutch’ ports in Riau & Sumatra
Control sea route between India & China
wat did Bristish first do to attack the Dutch?
gaining control of Penang
wat was the disadvantage of Penang?
it was too far north of the straits of melaka to serve as the center of the India - China sea trade route
when did British gain control of Penang?
In 1786
