In fact, there's not only three, but six.
Great Britain, USA, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.
The colonies of Great Britain in Southeast Asia are as follows-
Singapore
Sarawak
Sabah
Myanmar
Brunei
Malaysia
France-
Indochina, consisting of;
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Spain-
the Philippines, until 1898.
USA-
the Philippines, from 1898
The Netherlands-
East Indies, consisting of;
Kalimantan
West Irian
Moluccas
Java
Sumatra
Portuguese-
East Timor
they wanted their ' fair share' of the trade and wealth available in Southeast Asia.
they wanted their ' fair share' of the trade and wealth available in Southeast Asia.
The French wanted to match the expansion of the British Empire
immigrants wanted to colonize parts of the united states for their native countries
why do you think china wanted to be isolated from european countries in the 1700's and1800's
country so they could rule The country!
European countries founded colonies because they wanted the New World's land for resources such as gold and fur. They also wanted to expand their empire.
Europeans wanted southeast Asian countries because of their location along the sea route to China. Europeans also recognized the value of the Pacific colonies as sources of tropical agriculture, minerals, and oil. Also, the Europeans knew that Southeast Asia held a rapidly growing spice trade which earned significant money. Europe also wanted technology, and control of other countries.
They wanted their oil and other resources that were not on the Japan islands. They also wanted to be the rulers of the Asian world.
Most countries wanted to extend there empires.
too many countries wanted to colonize in Africa and Asia so they fought. thus, the outbreak of cookie monsters revenge.
the europeans wanted to be known like a famous person so they wanted to take control! yeahhh boyyy!