AP7 Lesson 7 Part I Western Colonial Methods and Policies in Cambodia, Burma, and Vietnam.pptx
Today in Seasian History...
07 Oct
1995
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a magnitude ~ 6.7 earthquake struck near Sungai Penuh in Jambi province, Sumatra. Between 84 and 100 people were killed, and many buildings collapsed or were damaged.
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“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”
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Today in Seasian History...
07 Oct
1995
Materials Needed:
Teacher’s Note:
Notebook
Textbook
a magnitude ~ 6.7 earthquake struck near Sungai Penuh in Jambi province, Sumatra. Between 84 and 100 people were killed, and many buildings collapsed or were damaged.
Group Deck
“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”
Recapper and Class Beadle
Sky
-Chinua Achebe
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of today.
As we begin our learning, guide our thoughts, calm our hearts, and help us to listen with respect. May we grow in wisdom, kindness, and understanding.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Lesson 7: Western Colonialism and Imperialism in the Mainland Southeast Asia
Part I: Western Colonial Methods and Policies in Cambodia, Burma, and Vietnam
Explain the conditions of Cambodia, Burma, and Vietnam before colonialism, and identify/differentiate colonial methods and policies imposed by France and Britain.
Apply the concept of Capital Culture to analyze pre-colonial societies; differentiate French and British colonial policies
Appreciate how colonial experiences shaped national identity; reflect on the resilience of Southeast Asian peoples and Filipinos under colonialism
By the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
Big
Idea
Colonial powers reshaped Cambodia, Burma, and Vietnam through capital culture and policies, but these also fueled resistance and nationalism that inspire struggles for identity and freedom today.
How did colonial powers use capital culture and colonial policies to control Cambodia, Burma, and Vietnam, and what lessons can Filipinos learn from their struggles for identity and freedom?
Getting the Context
Mainland Southeast Asia Before Colonization
16th–19th century: Rise of new trade centers (Pegu in Burma, Lovek in Cambodia, Hanoi in Vietnam).
Limited Western intrusion → Europeans mostly stayed in coastal areas.
Mainland kingdoms had strong militaries → harder to invade.
Getting the Context
Internal Challenges and Conflicts
Burma: Internal wars, ethnic tensions, and Burmese-Siamese Wars.
Vietnam: Confucian influence limited among highland groups; dynastic struggles.
Laos: Protected by natural defenses, recognized by neighbors.
Crises often blamed on the king’s ability to govern.
Definition: Dominant culture in capitals became the “national identity”.
Provincial differences in language, clothing, and customs were seen as deviations.
Legitimacy of dynasties linked to embracing capital culture.→ Shaped politics and how Europeans viewed Southeast Asia.
Getting the Context
The Concept of Capital Culture
Getting the Context
Economic & Social Changes
Cash Crops: Shift from rice to cotton, sugarcane, indigo, tobacco → for export.
Capitals became hubs of global trade (Hanoi, Ayutthaya, Lovek, Saigon, Ava).
Population growth fueled by trade and monsoon-season sailors.
Women’s Role: Active in markets, negotiations, and business; free to travel and hold noble status.
Getting the Context
Religion and Governance
17th–18th centuries: Centralized kingdoms, stronger governance.
Trade increasingly dominated by Chinese merchants.
Theravada Buddhism remained dominant; Islam limited to coastal ports.
Belief: Good rulers blessed by heaven; bad rulers punished (loss of support, reincarnation, harm).
→ Helped sustain dynasties in Burma and Siam.
Team Task
Mapping Responses
With your team, analyze the responses of each country using the framework Rebellion – Assimilation – Adaptation.
Team 1 & 4: Philippines, p. 92-96
Team 2 & 5: Indonesia, p. 98-99
Team 3 & 6: Malaysia, p. 102
Assign essential roles in your group:
Leader/Facilitator
Note Taker (1–2)
Presenter (1–2)
Time Tracker
Materials Manager
Work together, do your part well, and support one another.
Make sure everyone participates actively.
Rotate roles in future tasks and complete the peer assessment honestly.
Habit at Work:
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
I listen attentively and respectfully to my classmates’ presentations so I can learn from their ideas and give them my full attention.
Clustered
The Case of Cambodia
Cambodia’s Pre-colonial Power
The Khmer Empire (9th-13th Century):
A powerful state with its capital at Angkor.
It was the last kingdom that emerged in Cambodia prior to the beginning of colonialism in the region.
Decline of the Khmer Empire (14th Century):
Rise of the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Siam.
Cambodia reduced to a vassal state.
The Case of Cambodia
Challenges to Sovereignty
After becoming a vassal of Ayutthaya, Cambodia lost some territories to Vietnam but retained its royal family as symbolic figure.
Cambodia was caught in conflicts between Siam and Vietnam, leading to prolonged interference until the Second Siamese-Vietnamese War (1841-1845).
The two kingdoms agreed to jointly administer Cambodia, leading to various Siamese and Vietnamese policies that tested its stability.
The Case of Cambodia
Challenges to Sovereignty
Cambodia fought for independence under Ang Duong, seeking European support to avoid domination by Siam or Vietnam.
After Ang Duong's death in 1860, Norodom I continued these efforts until 1863 when he signed a protectorate agreement with France.
This agreement provided French protection against Siam and Vietnam but required Cambodia to sacrifice some freedoms.
The Case of Cambodia
French Colonial Policies
France granted Cambodia's local leaders limited autonomy, keeping the noble family while controlling key areas.
Cambodia joined French Indochina with Vietnam and Laos.
To address Siam's claims, France ceded northern lands, and Vietnamese officials implemented Confucian political changes.
The Case of Cambodia
Challenges to Sovereignty
In 1884, under pressure from French warships in Phnom Penh, Norodom I signed an agreement extending French control in Cambodia.
The agreement appointed French officials in provinces, abolished slavery, and introduced private land ownership. Despite Cambodian opposition, this system persisted for the next 80 years under French rule.
The Case of Burma
Introduction to British Colonialism
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824) arose from territorial disputes, with British support for rebels.
Britain aimed to expand its influence against French power.
Following victory in 1826, Britain gained control of western territories, including Tennaserim.
By 1885, following the Third Anglo-Burmese War, Burma was fully annexed into the British Raj.
The Case of Burma
British Colonial Method
The last Burmese king, Thibaw, and his family were taken to India, marking the official start of British colonial rule.
The monarchy's absence led to increased rebellions by the Burmese.
The Case of Burma
British Colonial Method
Separation of Church and State
The change weakened the sangha's role but allowed greater access to education for minority ethnic groups, who could now become teachers or work in the government.
The new education system opened opportunities for minority groups who previously had limited access to schooling under the sangha system.
The Case of Burma
British Colonial Method
Rice Cultivation and Exports:
The British promoted rice as Burma’s primary export, leading to the expansion of plantations, particularly in the Irrawaddy Delta (Lower Burma).
The Case of Burma
British Colonial Method
Immigration and Population Growth:
The population boomed as immigrants from various parts of the British Raj, especially Muslim Indians, moved to Burma.
Indian businessmen, farmers, and laborers played a significant role in the growing economy.
The Case of Burma
British Colonial Method
British Ownership of Commerce:
British control over mines, farms, factories, and industries, including the development of infrastructure like railroads and ships, did not significantly improve the quality of life for the Burmese.
The Case of Vietnam
Introduction to French Colonialism
Nguyen Dynasty and French Collaboration:
Gia Long (Nguyen Anh) founded the Nguyen Dynasty and allied with France.
Implemented Confucian education and civil service.
Relocated the capital from Hanoi to Hue and modernized the military with French help.
Renamed the country from Annam to Vietnam, symbolizing unity under the Nguyen Dynasty.
The Case of Vietnam
Shift in French-Vietnamese Relations
Minh Mạng’s Reign:
Successor to Gia Long, Minh Mạng became a conservative Confucian ruler.
Terminated diplomatic relations with France in 1826.
The Case of Vietnam
Shift in French-Vietnamese Relations
Rebellions and Religious Persecution:
A rebellion in 1833, supported by Catholics and French missionaries, was suppressed in 1835.
Catholics were persecuted, and 6 French missionaries were executed (1836).
French captured Da Nang (1858) and Saigon (1859).
The Case of Vietnam
Shift in French-Vietnamese Relations
Treaty of Saigon (1862):
Ceded three provinces near Saigon to France.
Established religious freedom and imposed a payment of 4 million Mexican pesos.
Vietnamese attempts to renegotiate the treaty were rejected.
The Case of Vietnam
Expansion and Conflict with China
French Expansion into Southern Vietnam:
In 1866, France sought additional provinces in southern Vietnam.
Cochinchina became a French colony by 1867.
The Case of Vietnam
Expansion and Conflict with China
Tonkin Incident (1873):
French mercenaries supported a rebellion in northern Vietnam, leading to conflict.
French forces attacked Hanoi, eventually leading to a treaty recognizing French control over Vietnam.
The Case of Vietnam
Formation of French Indochina
Sino-French War (1884-1885):
France and China fought over control of Vietnam, resulting in victory for France.
By 1887, Annam, Tonkin, and Cochinchina officially became part of French Indochina, alongside Cambodia and Laos.
Vietnam was under direct French control, with French officials making key decisions while some Vietnamese collaborators received benefits like European education and land grants.
Governor-General Paul Doumer implemented reforms to build infrastructure (roads and railways) and exploited Vietnam’s natural resources (rice, rubber, opium) for French economic gain.
The Case of Vietnam
Colonial Control and Administration
The Case of Vietnam
Colonial Control and Administration
New social classes emerged as wealthy landlords, both French and Vietnamese, profited while most Vietnamese farmers stayed poor due to colonial land policies.
High taxes and forced labor created hardships for the Vietnamese, resulting in worker deaths from disease and harsh plantation conditions.
Synthesis
Comparing Colonial Policies
Cambodia: Protectorate, monarchy preserved but powerless, French economic and political dominance.
Burma: Direct British rule, monarchy abolished, sangha weakened, Indian migration reshaped society.
Vietnam: Direct French control, harsh economic exploitation, seeds of nationalism planted.
Resilience and unity are essential in overcoming challenges, then and now.
Value of the Day
Resilience and Unity
Assessment
Quick Check 7.1
What does capital culture mean, and how did it affect identity in Southeast Asia?
How did the colonial methods of the French in Cambodia and Vietnam differ from the British in Burma?
What lesson from the colonial experience of Cambodia, Burma, or Vietnam is also true for the Filipino struggle against colonialism?
Reminders:
Recapper and Class Beadle
Always bring your notebook and textbook.
Be prepared to participate in every recitation and discussion.
Learning Competencies
Take-Home Tasks:
Explain the conditions of Cambodia, Burma, and Vietnam before colonialism, and identify/differentiate colonial methods and policies imposed by France and Britain.
Apply the concept of Capital Culture to analyze pre-colonial societies; differentiate French and British colonial policies
Appreciate how colonial experiences shaped national identity; reflect on the resilience of Southeast Asian peoples and Filipinos under colonialism
Marco
Continue reading Chapter 7.
Team 2, 4, 6 will present on Tomorrow.
