On August 17, 1945, Indonesia proclaimed its independence from the Dutch colonialists, who had ruled the country for more than three centuries. How did Indonesia become independent?
The roots of Indonesia’s independence movement can be traced back to the early 19th century, when Dutch traders first arrived in the region. The Dutch were interested in exploiting the country’s natural resources, and they soon began to establish a presence in Indonesia.
The Dutch imposed a harsh system of colonial rule, which …