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Motivates the need for raw materials and new markets

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Circumstances existed before colonisation

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Point: the Europeans came to SEA because
Elb: the local European officials and merchants in SEA wanted easier control over colonies and greater access to economic benefits for their own countries and trading companies. European home government were cautious about doing this as they thought it could be risky and costly
Ex: sometimes local officials went beyond the instructions of their superiors in Europe. They intervened in locals affairs before reporting to their officials. This was due partly to the telecommunications being slow.
L: that is what brought the Europeans to come to SEA

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P: The Europeans came to SEA because of their belief in White’s man burden.
Elb: Some Europeans believed in the superiority of European forms of government, education, healthcare and law. They thus saw Southeast Asia being backwards and in a state of misrule.
Exp: Therefore, these Europeans saw it as their duty to bring civilisation to improve the lives of Southeast Asian people
L: Hence, the Europeans came to SEA to, in their minds, civilise the Southeast Asians.

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Point: Europeans came to SEA because of Rivalry among European power
Elb: DuriNg period of Franco-Prussian war, the balance of power in Europe was upset when a powerful new state, Germany, was created in 1871. The creation of Germany was an important trigger for a new wave of colonies action as Germany was keen to grow its empire overseas
Ex: other European powers feared Germany would colonies the SEA territories ahead of them, and deny them access to raw materials and new market. The other Europeans tried to extend and secure influence through colonisation.
Link: Hence, the Europeans came to Southeast Asia

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Need for raw materials and new markets (E)

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Need for raw materials and new markets (E)

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Point: The Europeans came to SEA because of the increased need for raw materials and new markets
Elb: The need for raw materials increased as the industrial revolution accelerated in the 19th century. Industries required many raw materials to manufacture goods and these raw materials could not be obtained from Europe
Ex: Europeans found a ready source in SEA which has rich in raw materials e.g Tin from Malaya and coal from Vietnam
Link: Hence, that is what brought the Europeans to SEA.

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Protect Trade Interest and trade routes (E)

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Protect Trade Interest and trade routes (E)

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P: The Europeans came to SEA to protect their trade interest and trade routes
Elb: Europeans competed against each other for a share of the profits from trade in SEA. They established alternatives routes and set up trading bases in SEA.
Exp: As such, they need to protect their interests against competing European powers. They also need to protect their own business interest against local unrest that can disrupt their trade.
L: That is what brought the Europeans to come to SEA.

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For today's session, write down the reasons for European Colonisation, according to the PEEL format. 

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For today's session, write down the reasons for European Colonisation, according to the PEEL format. 

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Economic Factors - Green
Political Factors - Blue
Social Factors - Yellow