Question Q.12GS1GS1
Identify the key reasons behind British colonial intervention in Malaya in the 19th century. How did Malaya react to British colonial rule?
Introduction
British intervention in Malaya marked a major turn of events in Malayan history.
13 words
Main Body
British intervention in Malaya marked a major turn of events in Malayan history.
Key reasons for British intervention:
Reasons box showing:
1Malacca strait - a choke point and a prosperous sea route.
2Resources - spices, rubber etc, attracted Britishers.
3Lack of authority, rulers in Malaya and lack of unity led to conquest.
4Desire for more plantation crops and profits.
5New colony which can be used to fund european wars.
6British hegemony.
Malayan reaction:
1Resistance movements were organised.
2Revolts were seen at various places.
3Peasants revolted because of their extreme exploitation.
4Soft rulers collaborated and cooperated with Britishers.
107 words12 paragraphs
Topper
Yarasi Tusharika
AIR 3932025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
History of the World
Colonization and Decolonization
British intervention in Malaya - causes and responses
Writing Stats
120
Total words
12
Paragraphs