The French gradually invaded and colonized Indochina throughout the 19th century. They initially sent forces to protect French missionaries, gaining a foothold in Cochinchina by 1858. Through further invasions and treaties, they extended control over Annam, Tonkin, and the entire region by 1887, organizing it under a French governor. The French introduced Western culture, developed the economy, and ruled Indochina until independence movements in the 20th century.
The French gradually invaded and colonized Indochina throughout the 19th century. They initially sent forces to protect French missionaries, gaining a foothold in Cochinchina by 1858. Through further invasions and treaties, they extended control over Annam, Tonkin, and the entire region by 1887, organizing it under a French governor. The French introduced Western culture, developed the economy, and ruled Indochina until independence movements in the 20th century.
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The French gradually invaded and colonized Indochina throughout the 19th century. They initially sent forces to protect French missionaries, gaining a foothold in Cochinchina by 1858. Through further invasions and treaties, they extended control over Annam, Tonkin, and the entire region by 1887, organizing it under a French governor. The French introduced Western culture, developed the economy, and ruled Indochina until independence movements in the 20th century.
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South of China on the eastern part of the peninsula jutting out on the southeastern of part of Asia is INDO-CHINA • In this Region came French Rule which resulted in an effort to protect French missionaries. • French colonial masters brought Western Civilization and imposed an artificial unity among people of great diversities. In 19th Century, West of Indo-China or the Siam which also felt the pressure from the western powers. The neighbors of Siam were one by one being brought into political subjection to Western powers. THE FRENCH INVASION OF INDO CHINA The time of Emperor Gia long, the ANNAMESE Empire was divided into independent rival states. Showing his gratitude to the French by employing many French officers and advisers in his government. 1820 death of Gia long Napoleon III of France, taking an advantage to this incident, he sent an invasion force into Annam. Spain also sent a contingent of Filipino troops from Manila to help the French In 1858, French pushed into Cochin- China and take possession of by force Saigon, its seaport The Annamite emperor was finally forced to take legal proceedings against for peace. Picture French Captured the Saigon in Feb.17, 1859
The treaty of Saigon signed in 1863, the
emperor ceded the (3)or three eastern province of Cochin-china to France Within next 4years, French extended their control over the remaining provinces of Cochin-China In 1873, Francis Garnier led an expedition to Tonkin, seized Hanoi and occupied the whole Red River Delta 1873, Garnier was killed in battle and his small force withdrew from Hanoi. In Franco-Prussian War in Europe, owing to the disasters suffered by France 2 years after the end of the war, French renewed their efforts to bring the rest Indo- China under their control. In 1882, Captain Henri Riviere, a small French force took Hanoi by storm. Forces of Captain Riviere were attacked by Chinese troops in the services of the Annamite Government. 1885, Peace was finally restored in the Treaty of Tientsin THE FRENCH RULE IN INDO-CHINA 1887, all territory under control was organized the administration of a governor- general and a council. Courts of law and colonial finances were reformed. French adopted the policy of assimilation, introducing their Culture, Language and Customs. Economic resources were developed Rice remained the staple food crop and major export Large rubber plantation Large deposits of coal Tin and Zinc were exported Roads and Railways were built Dikes and Canals were constructed THE FRENCH IN SIAM In1659, Constantine Faulkon arrived in Ayuthia and entered the service of the Siamese government He won confidence of the king, Phra Narai, who appointed him as a chief minister. He induced the king to adopt a liberal commercial policy which resulted in the opening of Siamese ports to Dutch, France, and English traders. The Siamese monarch dispatched an embassy to King Louis XIV of France Louis XIV sent to Siam a French expedition consisting of six warships and 1,400 soldiers. Rival court faction, a popular revolt deposed Phra Narai from the throne.
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