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When Did Japan Acquire French Indonesia

November 30, 2022 By Jose Liang

When Did Japan Acquire French Indonesia?

On January 7th, 1941, Japan and France signed the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation, which effectively recognized Japanese control over French Indochina in exchange for French recognition of Japanese control over the northern part of the island of Formosa (now Taiwan).

Under the treaty, Japan gained the right to station troops in French Indochina, and to establish a naval base at Cam Ranh Bay. In addition, Japan was given preferential treatment in the economic …

How Do The Dutch Get Control Of Indonesia

November 10, 2022 By Jose Liang

The Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia, was a colony of the Netherlands for over three hundred years. How did the Dutch get control of this region in the first place?

The Dutch East Indies was a very profitable colony for the Netherlands. The Dutch East India Company, founded in 1602, was responsible for the Dutch East Indies. The company was the first multinational corporation in the world. It had a monopoly on the spice trade, which was very lucrative.

The …

The Islands Of Indonesia Were Formally Called What

October 10, 2022 By Jose Liang

The islands of Indonesia were formally called the Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that covered the modern day Indonesia. The colony was formed in the early 17th century. The Dutch East Indies was one of the most profitable colonies for the Dutch. The colony was rich in natural resources. The Dutch East Indies was also a popular destination for Dutch traders. The colony was seized by the Japanese in 1942. The Japanese held the …

How Did Indonesia Gain Independence From The Dutch

September 29, 2022 By Jose Liang

On August 17, 1945, Sukarno, leader of the Indonesian Nationalist Party, read the Proclamation of Independence on the steps of the Jakarta Museum. The proclamation declared the Republic of Indonesia an independent nation.

The Dutch had controlled Indonesia since the 1600s, but the Japanese occupation during World War II weakened Dutch control. After the war, the United Nations helped to organize a referendum in which the Indonesian people voted to become an independent nation.

The Dutch resisted Indonesian independence, but …