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Independence Movements in Southeast Asia

Independence Movements in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia. The Dutch, British, and French ruled most of Indochina During World War II, Japan occupied the area and drove out the European powers Some areas achieved independence peacefully while others achieved it through warfare. Southeast Asia.

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Independence Movements in Southeast Asia

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  1. Independence Movements in Southeast Asia

  2. Southeast Asia • The Dutch, British, and French ruled most of Indochina • During World War II, Japan occupied the area and drove out the European powers • Some areas achieved independence peacefully while others achieved it through warfare

  3. Southeast Asia • Philippines- a group of islands in the Pacific, U.S. granted independence in 1946 • Indonesia- Leaders declared independence in 1945, but had to fight Dutch troops until 1949, when the Netherlands at last recognized their independence

  4. Southeast Asia • Burma & Malaysia- Great Britain granted both Burma (Myanmar) and Malaysia their independence 1948 • Vietnam- Guerillas led by Ho Chi Minh began a war against France and won independence in 1954, at an international conference Vietnam was divided into: (1) in the north, a Communist state was established led by Ho Chi Minh; (2) in the south, a pro-western state was recognized

  5. Instability in South Asia • In the Indian subcontinent, tensions continued between Muslim Pakistan and Hindu India • They disagreed over control of Kashmir, a province in the north of India • Shortly after gaining independence, Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu extremist • His death led to rioting

  6. Instability in South Asia • In 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru became India’s first Prime Minister • His daughter, Indira Gandhi followed him as Prime Minister for 15 years • She was one of the first women to serve as the head of state for a major government

  7. Instability in South Asia • Pakistan was originally divided into West and East Pakistan • In 1971, East Pakistan becamethe nation of Bangladesh

  8. Notebook Assignment • Why were the people discussed in this lecture important?

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