Before gaining independence, the colonies in Indochina were controlled by |
France and Britain |
Vietnam’s war for independence and division into two countries in 1954 led the United States to send military forces to the region. Why did this take place? |
The United States feared the spread of Communism throughout Southeast Asia. |
Why did the United States become involved in the Philippines’ affairs? |
to fight the Spanish-American War |
How did the Dutch set themselves up for an uprising by the people of Indonesia? |
They provided too many opportunities for the Indonesians, who used their new skills to demand independence. |
In the Philippines, attempted takeovers by Communist rebels |
are still an ongoing problem today. |
A military group that rules another country by force is |
a junta. |
Why did the Philippines help the United States fight the Spanish during the Spanish-American War? |
It believed that helping would make the United States grant it independence. |
After World War II, the Philippines was granted its independence by which nation? |
the United States |
Since independence, Malaysia has been highly successful in |
manufacturing. |
Which of the following is true about the Philippines post-independence? |
It endured government corruption but successfully overcame it. |
Which of the following best summarizes the character of Aung San Suu Kyi? |
fearless activist who would risk imprisonment for principles |
Which of the following nations achieved independence through armed rebellion? Check all that apply. |
Cambodia Indonesia Vietnam |
____ took power in Cambodia immediately after the Vietnam War. |
The Khmer Rouge |
Which of the following countries were part of French Indochina? Check all that apply. |
Cambodia Laos Vietnam |
Which world event sped up independence movements by European colonies in southeast Asia? |
the occupation of southeast Asia by Japan |
This chart shows the gross domestic product of the Philippines after independence. |
It was a struggling nation but has achieved economic stability. |
Which Indochinese country was under control of a junta for decades? |
Burma |
____ colonized Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. |
France |
Challenges of Independence in Asia
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