Chapter 14.1 project
Colonial rule in southeast asia
Key Terms
Imperialism-Extentension of a nations power over other lands to gain control economically. Included establishing colonies, trade posts, etc.
protectorate-Political unit that depends on another government for its protection
indirect rule- allows existing rulers to maintain power as a part of a colonel structure
direct rule- remote existing rulers, replace leaders from another country
Key People
King Mongkun and King Chulalongkorn- Helped prevent Thailand from falling to european powers
Commodore George Dewey-U.S. Naval Commander that defeated Spanish in the manila bay for control of the Philippines
Emilio Aguinaldo- Leads independence movement in the Philippines. First against Spanish, then against U.S.
Locations
Singapore- An island city-state of located in Asia
Burma- Borders India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand.
Thailand- Thailand is located next to Vietnam
Phillippines- The Philippines are located off of the coast of southeast Asia in the pacific ocean