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What inspired Western European powers to conquer Southeast Asia?
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.
What was not a major motivating factor for the European powers in their scramble for Africa?
The European powers wanted control of the vast natural resources of Africa. To be in actual control of the government was not a motivating factor but this was needed in order for one European country to keep other European countries out.
In Southeast Asia European influence?
their religion, culture and all other fun stuff like that :) p.s im too sexy for my shirt :)
What European country controlled most of southeast Asia?
I think it might have been Great Brittain, they controlled what is now India, Pakistan, and other countries.
Did Marco Pollo discover anything?
He discovered the Orient. EDIT: No, he did not. His claim to fame was seeing more of the Orient than any other European.
Why did European powers race each other to claim land southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia was perfect for plantation agriculture. As sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, rubber, coconuts, bananas, and pineapple became more important in the world market, the more eager European powers were to claim land.
Why did European powers race each other to claim land in southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia was perfect for plantation agriculture. As sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, rubber, coconuts, bananas, and pineapple became more important in the world market, the more eager European powers were to claim land.
The only south east Asian country that was never capitalised by a European country?
Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by a European power. It maintained its independence by skillfully negotiating with colonial powers and playing them off against each other.
Who fought against the French?
The British, and many other European super-powers.
What was Spain's main goal in settling the borderlands?
To protect Mexico from other European powers.
The Spanish established outposts in the Southeast to do what?
The Spanish established outposts in the Southeast to protect their interests in the region, facilitate trade with Native American groups, spread Christianity, and expand their territory. These outposts also served as a way for the Spanish to exert control over the area and prevent other European powers from gaining a foothold.
What inspired Western European powers to conquer Southeast Asia?
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.
What was not a major motivating factor for the European powers in their scramble for Africa?
The European powers wanted control of the vast natural resources of Africa. To be in actual control of the government was not a motivating factor but this was needed in order for one European country to keep other European countries out.
Which battle convinced France and other European powers that the colonists had a chance to win independence?
Lexington and concord
What 2 European powers fought against each other in the french and Indian war?
The british vs. french
Why do you think the US refused to be a part of the league of nations?
The USA did not agree with other European powers about how to punish Germany.
In Southeast Asia European influence?
their religion, culture and all other fun stuff like that :) p.s im too sexy for my shirt :)
