What if Indonesia was never colonized by Dutch?

If the dutch or European never colonized Indonesia then we could see some sort of federation or Empire rising in the Nusantara region, This is due to the fact that there is always this sense of unity between the people of the archipelago, some sort of a Pan-Nusantara or Pan-Malay spirit existed in this region.

What would have happened if the New World had not been colonized?

If the Americas had never been colonized by the Europeans, not only would many lives have been saved, but also various cultures and languages. Through colonization, the Indigenous populations were labeled as Indians, they were enslaved, and they were forced to abandon their own cultures and convert to Christianity.

Was Indonesia colonized by the Dutch for 350 years?

As a Junior in high school, my history teacher taught us that our native country, Indonesia, was colonized by the Dutch for 350 years beginning in the year 1595.

How did Indonesia gain independence from the Dutch East Indies?

In 1945 the Dutch regained control over the Dutch East Indies. Right after the Dutch regained control of Indonesia they declared independence against the Dutch. From 1945 until 1949 the Dutch and Indonesia fought for independence. Finally in 1949 the Dutch accepted Indonesia’s independence. (32)

Which country has the longest influence in Indonesia?

Dutch Colonization The Dutch controlled Indonesia longer and had more influence on Indonesia than any other country. The Dutch had some form of influence on Indonesia from 1602 up until 1949. That is 347 years of influence.

Why is Indonesia so important to the Netherlands?

The Netherlands is one of the European countries that established itself over other countries in order to take advantage of them, in this case to take advantage of Indonesia’s rich land and resources. Indonesia is a land rich in spices, rice, sugar, tea, coffee, and other products desirable for export.