French Colonial Impact on Vietnam

The video discusses the French colonization of Indochina, focusing on Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It covers the economic and social impacts of French rule, including exploitation of resources, imposition of taxes, and forced labor. The French divided Vietnam into regions for easier control, suppressing local culture and education. Despite some Vietnamese benefiting from French policies, widespread resentment and resistance grew, leading to eventual rebellion.

What was one of the main motivations for France to colonize Indochina?

• To establish a new form of government

• To find new allies

• To spread democracy

• To compete with Great Britain

What was a significant challenge faced by the French in Indochina?

• Lack of natural resources

• Frequent natural disasters

• The colony was not profitable

• Resistance from local leaders

Which commodity was NOT a focus of French economic activities in Vietnam?

• Coal

• Rice

• Gold

• Rubber

How did the French attempt to modernize the economy of Indochina?

• By reducing taxes

• By increasing local governance

• By building infrastructure like railroads and harbors

• By promoting local industries

Which region in Vietnam was directly ruled by the French?

• Laos

• Tonkin

• Anam

• Cochin China

What was a consequence of the French land policy in Vietnam?

• Decrease in rice production

• Improved living standards for peasants

• Creation of a mass of poor laborers

• Increased local ownership of land

What was the French approach to education in Vietnam?

• Providing free education for all

• Encouraging traditional Vietnamese education

• Promoting Vietnamese language schools

• Enforcing the teaching of French

How did the French view the Vietnamese people?

• As potential allies

• As skilled laborers

• As equals

• As inferior and child-like

What was a common form of resistance against French rule in Vietnam?

• Economic boycotts

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Guerrilla warfare

• Peaceful protests

What was the impact of French rule on Vietnamese literacy rates?

• Literacy rates declined

• Literacy rates were not affected

• Literacy rates remained unchanged

• Literacy rates improved significantly