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Southeast Asian Nations' Path to Independence

Post-WWI, Japan's influence inspired Asian nations towards independence. Philippines gained independence in 1946, rebuilding economy with US aid. Burma, now Myanmar, faced governance challenges post-independence. Aung San Suu Kyi's fight for democracy marked by house arrest.

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Southeast Asian Nations' Path to Independence

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  1. Southeast Asian Nations Gain Independence34.2

  2. Outline • Japan proved after WWI that it dominated Asia • This idea made many Asian nations realize that the Europeans were not invincible • So many considered independence

  3. Philippines • The US granted them independence in 1946 • They wanted to first rebuild their economy • The US promised them $620 million if they signed the Bell Act – a treaty that would establish free trade between the US and the Philippines for 8 years • The US also wanted to keep a military presence there • The US signed a 99 year lease on a military base

  4. Burma • Gained independence in 1948 • In 1989 it changed its name to Myanmar • Following independence, Burma had trouble establishing a solid government • In 1962, it was to be set up as a socialist state • But in 1988, their leader stepped down and it returned to a military state • Aung San Suu Kyi came forward and began pressing for democracy…

  5. She was placed under house arrest for it • During the 1990 election, her party won 80% of the seats in the house • The military govt refused to recognize the new govt • She was again placed on house arrest until 2003…

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