Sights in London applicable to British Empire in Southeast Asia

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In what ways was Great Britain involved in imperialism in Southeast Asia?

The British established a major trading port at Singapore. The French took over Indochina on the Southeast Asian mainland. The Germans claimed the Marshall Islands and parts of New Guinea and the Solomon islands. The lands of Southeast Asia were perfect for plantation agriculture.

What did the British do to South Asia?

By the mid-nineteenth century, Britain had annexed huge areas of India. British administrators imposed stringent taxes and laws and damaged the livelihood of Indian craftsmen by importing cheap mill-made cloth from Lancashire.

What are three modern day countries that used to be part of the British Empire?

Britain gained control of Palestine, Transjordan, Iraq, parts of Cameroon and Togoland, and Tanganyika. The Dominions themselves acquired mandates of their own: the Union of South Africa gained South West Africa (modern-day Namibia), Australia gained New Guinea, and New Zealand Western Samoa.

Did the British colonize Southeast Asia?

Over the course of the nineteenth century, Southeast Asia is colonized by Britain, France, and Holland. In 1799, the Dutch government takes over the Dutch East India Company's rule of parts of the Indonesian archipelago.

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How did The British Empire rule the World?

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