Question

Which changes came to Southeast Asia as a result of European colonization? Choose all answers that are correct.

A.increase in the number of wars between subregions

b.new interest in mining for gold and silver

c.creation of factories

d.establishment of plantations

Answer 1

A and B

If you read the book, you would understand.

Answer 2

The correct answers are:

b. new interest in mining for gold and silver;

The people in Southeast Asia have kind of stopped with the mining of gold ans silver for few centuries, even though until the 14th century there was a lot of mining of this two precious metals. The French changed that, and they encouraged, or rather forced, the mining of the gold and silver again, which brought them a lot of wealth.

d. establishment of plantations;

The climate in Southeast Asia is very suitable for certain types of crops and trees, so the French used that. They established a lot of large plantations and made the locals work on them, giving them enough payment just to be able to survive.