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Jan 1, 1513
Indonesian Writing System
Indonesians develop writing system used by traders -
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Dutch Do Not Gain Full Control
Due to fierce resistance, Dutch did not completely gain control until 1830. Only had rice grown to feed workers on islands, this way they did not lose all power, and maintained control of their spice trade. -
VOC Founded
Dutch East Indies Company founded in 1602 to protect their trade the Indian Ocean and to also assist in gaining their freedom from Spain. -
Land Given to Dutch
The Dutch given land in Indonesia in 1677 as a thank you for helping them fight rebels in a battle -
VOC Faces Bankruptcy
VOC tried to add too many districts of smaller Asian countries to it’s territory, and faced bankruptcy because they controlled the people instead of through native rulers -
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Infrastructure Improvment by Dutch
(Only Approx. Timespand)
To improve the shipment of goods & economy of Indonesia, the Dutch engaged in massive infrastructure projects in the late 1800s and early 1900s. -
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Height of Netherlands' Imperialism
1870 to 1902 was the height of Netherlands’ imperialism -
VOC Attempts to Expand
Rubber boom, rubber plantation and tin mines established on top of the already existing rice, livestock, fish, and other crop industries in the Dutch East Indies