Question

Which of the following countries was able to maintain its sovereignty despite being surrounded by imperial powers?

A. Laos
B. Siam
C. Cambodia
D. Annam

Answer 1

B. Siam

Step-by-step explanation:

Siam managed to escape from colonialism. Thanks to King Rama III, who managed to gather enough money to pay off France, King Rama IV, who managed to foresee the imperial powers, and King Rama V, who managed to modernize Siam.

But most importantly, Siam played by diplomacy, which helped them escape colonialism.