§ 4.1 The end of world empires

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overview Dutch trading posts and colonies

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How did the Second World War strengthen Asian nationalism? Mention three causes.

WWII had strengthened nationalism in Asia.

The Japanese had turned the indigenous peoples against the West.
As a result, Asia decolonised rapidly after the war.

The new superpowers, the US and the Soviet Union, were opponents of colonialism and supported decolonisation.

Post WWII influence

And now what...?

The English are around, but do not want a new war: the Netherlands has to solve it itself

The Netherlands does not want to acknowledge the independent Republic of Indonesia at all.

The Dutch government does not want to talk to Soekarno (traitor and rebel)

Chronological order

1. The Republic of Indonesia starts a guerrilla war on the Dutch.

2. The US forces the Dutch to negotiate with the Republic.

3. The Netherlands accept Indonesian independence.

4. The Netherlands start a police action.

5. Sukarno declares Indonesian independence.

5, 4, 1, 2, 3

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The Great War (1914 - 1918)

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Practice answering correctly and completely.

Review your answers of

WB § 4.1 and 4.2

Ask questions or go to the last part of this lesson.

if you do not understand something

Ready?

Make detailed notes in your notebook on the CA:

who, what, where, when, how and why.

instruction

• Characteristic aspect: nationalist movements in the colonies and the striving for independence.
• Especially the situation in the Dutch Indies and the Middle East.
  

Extended instruction: ask questions

Practice:

Practice answering correctly and completely. Review your answers WB § 4.1

Make detailed notes in your notebook on the CA:
who, what, where, when, how and why.

Watch video § 4.2 part 1 &

take notes

Read TB § 4.2
R-group turns TB § 4.2 into a summary/mindmap

Review your work on WB § 4.1
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To do before the next lesson

Ask 1 question about something you have not understood so well in this lesson

What did you learn today?
Name at least 2 points.

The British, too, were in favour of decolonisation after 1945.

In 1947, they handed over power in British East Indies. This led to violence between Muslims and Hindus.

The colony was split into the states of

•     India (Hindus),
•     Pakistan (Muslims) &
•     Bangladesh (Muslims).

British

decolonisation in Asia

The French did not leave Indochina (now Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) voluntarily.

After a colonial war, they allowed these colonies to become independent in 1954.

French

decolonisation in Asia

Soekarno roept de onafhankelijk uit

17 August 1945

Sukarno proclaims independence

Filmpje nav 75 jaar einde WOII (15 aug 2020)

08:00

What is the meaning of the word 'Bersiap' (= Malay)?

1. Freedom
2. Peace
3. Beware
4. Attack

08:25

What was the name of the Dutch army in the East Indies?

1. Koninklijk Nationaal Indisch Leger / Royal Dutch East Indies Army
2. Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger / Royal Dutch East Indies Army
3. Koninklijk Nederlands Indonesisch Leger / Royal Dutch Indonesian Army
4. Koninklijk Nationaal Indonesisch Leger / Royal National Indonesian Army

08:34

Why did the Dutch call these military actions "police actions"?

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Should the Netherlands apologise for its role in Indonesia's colonial past?

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