10.2 | Politics, Economy, and Society Southeast Asia 10.2 | Politics, Economy, and Society
O | P: Ethnic Kingdoms Each ethnic group coalesced into kingdoms Mostly Indianized But there was Chinese influence
D | P: Trade and Imperialism The wealth of trade drew attention Wealthy centers of trade Singapore along the strait of Malacca Foreign empires and suffering China Spain The Netherlands France America
T | P: Cold War Interference “We knew the Americans could not stay in Vietnam forever; but Vietnam must stay in Vietnam forever.” Post-WW2 divide Seeking US-alignment US overthrow of Sukarno ‘67 (democratically elected) US-supported Suharto’s genocide (500K – 1 million killed) The Vietnam War Vietnamese independence from France US-support of France and war (and the USSR) 1954-1975 Effects of napalm, Agent Orange, and destruction
O | EC: Local Goods and Trade Consistent economic growth Trade only expanded economies
D | EC: Foreign Ownership Imperialism meant that foreigners Controlled the country Controlled the flow of goods Controlled the wealth
T | EC: It Goes Both Ways Capitalism has helped and hurt Singapore’s rise to power Issues with foreign ownership Wealth still flowing out Lack of internal investment
O | S: Stable and Secure The consistency of the EN and EC: Allowed for prosperous societies to emerge
D | S: Foreign Occupation The imperial age oppressed societies Systems changed focus to benefit the occupiers Resistance movements began (Vietnam) “Strongmen” supported by occupiers
T | S: Issues With Reform Maintaining the status quo Supported by foreigners who own domestic industry Supported by corrupt dictators who benefit from this Khmer Rouge’s genocide of Cambodians Calling for reform The people, who suffer under these systems