Chapter 2 Piety and Power Flashcards
In 1627, what did French Missionary Alexander de Rhodes do to pave the way for further French influence in Vietnam?
adapted the Vietnamese language to Roman Alphabet
What was the simplified script called?
Quoc Ngu
When and how did the Tayson rebellion aid french colonization?
In 1772, by allowing French missionary activity to spread.
What family was overthrown during the Tayson Rebellion?
The Nguyen Family
In 1802 who was the Catholic Priest that helped restore the Nguyen Family to power?
Pigneau de Behaine
What did the French achieve in the treaty signed with Nguyen An through Pigneau de Behaine?
Exclusive commercial priveleges
What did Gia Long (Nguyen An) accomplish for Vietnam?
He restored the name of Vietnam
Which European nation first established trading posts in Vietnam? When did they do it?
Portugal at the port of Faifo in 1535
What European nation first colonized Vietnam?
The French
When was Saigon captured?
1861
What were the French concessions from the treaty with Tu Duc in 1862?
Broad religious, economic, and political concessions including Full control over Saigon and commercial advantages in Vietnam, along with an annual tribute.
What did Tu Duc accept from the French during this treaty?
A French protectorate over the six provinces in Cochinchina (Southern Vietnam).
Who, in 1874, drafted a treaty with Tu Duc recognizing the French Colony of Cochinchina and opening the Red River to commerce?
Paul Louis Philastre
When did the French create the Indochinese Union?
1887
What areas was the Indochinese Union composed of?
Chochinchina (south Vietnam),
Annam (central Vietnam),
Tonkin (north Vietnam),
and Cambodia
