1. Key Words Define the following terms Mandala Khmer Empire Indochina
Vietnam War
ASEAN

2. Southeast Asia
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3. Colonial History
Large numbers of Europeans began to arrive in Southeast Asia in 1509.
Most Europeans did not intend on setting up colonies
Their sole intention was gaining WEALTH

4. Colonial History
As the region’s wealth flowed to Europe, power in Southeast Asia declined
By the 20th century Europe had controlled all of Southeast Asia, excluding Thailand (Siam)
Colonialism changed Southeast Asia
Colonialists established bureaucratic gov.
Colonialists established economies that would benefit Europe
Colonialists unintentionally sparked nationalist movements

5. Independence
Claiming to take back “Asia for Asians”, Japan occupied Southeast Asia during WWII
However, Japan was exploiting SE Asia just as the Europeans were
Many SE Asia leaders sought independence after WWII
Indonesia had to fight for their independence from the Dutch in

6. French Indochina
A French Colony made up of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam
The Vietnamese defeated France in 1954
Afterwards the US became involved with South Vietnam to prevent communist take over from N. Vietnam
This started the Vietnam War

7. Vietnam War

8. Vietnam War Took place from the years 1957-1973
One the most divisive wars in US History
In 1973, the US withdrew from the war
In 1975, South Vietnam surrendered and Vietnam became one country-ruled by Communists
Communists also in 1975 took over both Cambodia and Laos

9. Guided Reading Pages
List the countries that belong to Southeast Asia.
When did Indonesia gain independence? From whom did they gain their independence?
What countries belonged to French Indochina? When did they gain their independence?
What are considered to be traditional economies? What is a traditional economy?
What in Southeast Asia have highly developed countries? What type of economic activities can be found in these countries?
What religions can be found in Southeast Asia? Which one is most prominent?
How has religion/philosophy influenced the art in Southeast Asia?
What purpose does ASEAN serve? What countries belong to ASEAN