Imperialism

  • Dutch invade Indonesia and form the Dutch East India Company which is more commonly known as the VOC. Under the VOC the Dutch were able to establish trading and military posts leading to the defeat of the Portuguese army and taking control over Indonesia.

    Dutch invade Indonesia and form the Dutch East India Company which is more commonly known as the VOC. Under the VOC the Dutch were able to establish trading and military posts leading to the defeat of the Portuguese army and taking control over Indonesia.
  • The Ambonya Massacre occurs on the island of Ambonya. The Ambonya Massacre was the trial and beheading of a total of 20 men from three different countries for the accusation of conspiracy against the Dutch.

    The Ambonya Massacre occurs on the island of Ambonya. The Ambonya Massacre was the trial and beheading of a total of 20 men from three different countries for the accusation of conspiracy against the Dutch.
  • The Dutch begin to unify a government known as the Dutch East Indies, which is now called Indonesia.

    The Dutch begin to unify a government known as the Dutch East Indies, which is now called Indonesia.
  • The Dutch East Indies was officially established after the bankruptcy of the Dutch East India Company.

    The Dutch East Indies was officially established after the bankruptcy of the Dutch East India Company.
  • The Britsh came into Indonesia and upon entering the island of Sulawesi they took control over the region of Minahasa.

    The Britsh came into Indonesia and upon entering the island of Sulawesi they took control over the region of Minahasa.
  • The British come to Java and take over rule of Indonesia.

    The British come to Java and take over rule of Indonesia.
  • The Treaty of London is created dividing the Indies between the British and the Dutch.

    The Treaty of London is created dividing the Indies between the British and the Dutch.
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    The Java War against the Dutch led by Prince Diponegoro. This war resulted in the death of about 15,000 Europeans.

    The Java War against the Dutch led by Prince Diponegoro. This war resulted in the death of about 15,000 Europeans.
  • The Dutch East Indies surrender their arms on the island of Java to the Japanese

    The Dutch East Indies surrender their arms on the island of Java to the Japanese