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The Japanese wanted to conquer the Dutch East Indies for its rich Natural Resources, particularly oil, which would help fuel their military and industrial expansion during World War II.
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How did taking the Dutch East Indies help the Japanese war effort?
Japan lacked natural resources, so gaining the territory of the Dutch East Indies gave them some of the resources they required.
What groups were the FIRST European settlers in Indonesia?
The first European power to colonize Indonesia were the Dutch rulers who came from netherlands. The Indonesian islands were then knoen as the Dutch East Indies. At first, the Dutch East Indies were controled by the Dutch East Indoa Company. But after the breakdown of the company, the Netherlands' government took the direct control of the Dutch East Indies. The Dutch rule over the Indonesia ended during the World War II when the Japanese took the control of the East Indies. At this time, they actually became known as Indonesia. The British were also looking at for colonizing the East Indies.
When was Dutch East Indies city champions created?
Dutch East Indies city champions was created in 1914.
What is the new name of dutch east indies?
Indonesia
Why was Indonesia known as the 'Dutch East Indies'?
Indonesia was a Dutch colony that's suited in the east of the Indian Ocean until their independence in August 1945
When was Dutch East Indies created?
Dutch East Indies was created in 1800.
When did Dutch East Indies end?
Dutch East Indies ended in 1942.
How did taking the Dutch East Indies help the Japanese war effort?
Japan lacked natural resources, so gaining the territory of the Dutch East Indies gave them some of the resources they required.
What was the name of Indonesia before independence?
The Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies.
What nations fell under Japanese rule in 1942?
Philippines, Singapore, and Dutch East Indies
When did Dutch East Indies campaign happen?
Dutch East Indies campaign happened in 1942.
What groups were the FIRST European settlers in Indonesia?
The first European power to colonize Indonesia were the Dutch rulers who came from netherlands. The Indonesian islands were then knoen as the Dutch East Indies. At first, the Dutch East Indies were controled by the Dutch East Indoa Company. But after the breakdown of the company, the Netherlands' government took the direct control of the Dutch East Indies. The Dutch rule over the Indonesia ended during the World War II when the Japanese took the control of the East Indies. At this time, they actually became known as Indonesia. The British were also looking at for colonizing the East Indies.
When was Dutch East Indies city champions created?
Dutch East Indies city champions was created in 1914.
What did the oil embargo have to do with japan?
The oil embargo made the Japanese furious. They had to import all their oil. They tried to negoiate with the US but got impatient with them. They wanted the oil in the Dutch East Indies and they were going to take the Dutch East Indies regardless of what Netherlands, The Britons and the Americans thought. So they attacked Pearl Harbor to prevent the US Navy from going to the Dutch East Indies.
What is the South East Asian island controlled by dutch called?
dutch east indies
What is the other name given to SE Asian region?
East indies or dutch east indies
The dutch had most of their colonies in?
The East Indies
