First the Dutch came as merchant in Maluku but conquer it after with devide et impera way between monarchs that day, and after set a stronghold in Java island name Jayakarta , nowadays Jakarta, the Dutch began to spread the power until nowadays Indonesia. All Indonesia region were Dutch occupied country before regain its independence in 1945 unite as one country, 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.
Portuguese, British, Dutch, and Japanese.
The Portugese made several ports seeking to monopolize trade. There was also several spanish attemts. However, the VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie), dutch for the United East Indies Company, took it from the Portugese and created that monopoly. Then, when the VOC faced bankruptcy, the Dutch goverment took over and present-day Indonesia became the Dutch East Indies.
Spain
Originally it was the Dutch that set up trade and controlled Indonesia but soon after the British took control with there east India company until napoleon died and the dutch were given back control until the acts of of independence started.
After taking over New York, the British gave the Dutch the Island of Run off the coast of Indonesia and possession of Suriname.
The French,Indians,(hurons, Iroquois),Europeans,and Dutch
The Netherlands began to colonize Indonesia in the 17th century, specifically starting in 1602 when the Dutch East India Company (VOC) was established. This marked the beginning of extensive Dutch trade and territorial expansion in the region, which continued for several centuries. The Dutch gradually took control over various islands, leading to a formal colonial administration by the late 19th century.
it was Spain but the british took over:) because we rule and we startedthe slave trade the french-by tasha it was the catholic church -by john
Dutch took control of Indonesian Islands :)
Abel Tasman married Claesgie Meyndrix in 1632. Their marriage took place in the Dutch city of Batavia, which is now known as Jakarta, Indonesia. Abel Tasman was a Dutch seafarer and explorer known for his voyages to the Pacific and Indian Oceans in the 17th century.
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