Imperialism in Central and SE Asia Flashcards
Great Game
The rivalry between the British and Russian empires over influence in Central Asia - military interventions + diplomatic negotiations
Russia in Central Asia
Indirect imperialism - Authority in Caucasus + caravan cities of Silk Road
Philippines
Under Spanish colonial rule
SE asian islands
Under Dutch rule; Extended authority through Dutch east indies; Made indigenous populations poorer; Valuable to the Netherlands due to cash crops
Resources of SE Asia
Sugar, tea, coffee, tobacco, rubber and tin
What was the British imperialist goal in Southeast Asia?
To increase trade between India, Southeast Asia, and China
Which regions were under British authority in Southeast Asia?
Burma, Singapore, Malaya
What was the main source of wealth for the British in Burma?
Ivory, rubies, jade
Burma
Britain had conflict with kings of Burma; Established colonial authority
Thomas Stamford Raffles
Took over port of Singapore for Britain
What was the role of Singapore in British Southeast Asia?
Busiest center of trade in the Strait of Malacca; Base for British conquest of Malaya
Malaya
Provided sea lanes connecting Indian Ocean with South China Sea (good for navy); Supplied tin and rubber
Kartini
Indonesian feminist; Social issues → female education - illustrates racism in Indonesian society; High social status → Recognized social issues rather than economic
French Indochina
French lost to British in controlling India → Built largest SE Asian colony of Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos); Introduced Euro-style schools; Close connections with native elites; Encouraged conversion to Christianity
Siam
Remained independent bc it acted as a buffer between British-occupied Burma + French Indochina
