SOUTHEAST ASIA AND WWI

• What was Southeast Asia like in 1914?

  much was colonized by european power
• Why were people living in Southeast Asia interested in what was happening in the Middle East?

  because it could potentially affect trade routes and geopolitical stability, impacting their own economies and security
• 1. Why was the Russo-Japanese War important?

  • it proved that an asian country could beat european powers 
  • bc it means europeans werent as invincible as they let on to be and can lose if opposing forces are stronger
• Why was Singapore a strategic city?

  Singapore was a strategic city because it served as a crucial naval base and trading hub, controlling access to the Strait of Malacca, a key maritime route between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea
• Why was the German submarine crew able to convince the Indian soldiers to revolt against the British?

  by exploiting grievances related to colonial exploitation, discrimination, and promises of independence. they highlighted British injustices and appealed to the soldiers' sense of nationalism and desire for freedom
• 1. Using evidence from Southeast Asia during WWI, explain the causes and consequences of World War I.


  • In Southeast Asia during WWI, causes of the war included colonial rivalries, economic interests, and alliances among European powers. 
  • Consequences included disruptions to trade, social upheaval, and the emergence of nationalist movements seeking independence from colonial rule