https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok Blue=Cultural Green=Government Orange=Economics Purple=Conflict Red=Cooperation en-us 2022-04-26 17:16:01 UTC 2025-11-02 10:44:30 UTC hello@padlet.com 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159030661 Bhutan began when a guy named Guru came to the country of Bhutan from Tibet and introduced Buddhism to the country.  It was said that he rode the back of a flying tiger while killing demon spirits that were trying to stop Buddhism.]]> 2022-04-26 18:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159030661 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159040262 After Guru introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, Bhutan began a steady development throughout the years which resulted in them developing new religions, agriculture and more. ]]> 2022-04-26 18:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159040262 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159047722 Even though Bhutan is striving and growing well, they still don't have a government to control the land and govern laws on the land. This resulted in chaos throughout the peaceful and beautiful country. This was until 1616 when a guy named Ngawang escaped into Bhutan as a refugee. He was able to spot the weak country and became the leader. Since laws weren't invented yet, Ngawang had a hard time trying to keep the land together but he was able to govern it until 1651 where he died.]]> 2022-04-26 18:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159047722 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159057432 When Ngawang first arrived, he realized the poor state of the what the country was in. Because of this he needed the support of rich Bhutanese families to help support him to help him try and keep the land under control. During this time in 1639, Tibet invaded Bhutan which resulted in a massive war. Surprisingly though, the developing country was able to counter the Tibet and win against them. In 1651 Ngawang died.]]> 2022-04-26 18:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159057432 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159063058 During 1644, the Mongol empire lead by Emperor Gushi Khan invaded Bhutan. Bhutan was able to win which angered Gushi so in 1647 he invaded Bhutan again. Gushi then lost again in 1647 when he invaded which resulted Gushi ceased the fire against Bhutan. ]]> 2022-04-26 18:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2159063058 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160715877 During the mid 1700s, a country called Mogul was seen having its power decline at rapid speeds in areas near or in Northern India. During this time Bhutan took advantage of this crisis and started to increases their influence. ]]> 2022-04-27 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160715877 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160722159 During 1772, because of Bhutan's influence, they were able to control almost all of the Northern India region. But during this time, some British soldiers were able to invade a part of the region which Bhutan controlled and captured two forts inside of that region. Bhutan knew that during this time period, the British has one of the strongest armies in this time period so Bhutan decided to sign a peace treaty between them and the British so the British won't attack anymore of their region.]]> 2022-04-27 16:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160722159 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160730809 2022-04-27 16:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160730809 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160854544 Bhutan was growing and striving as a wonderful country. But like other Bhutan wanted to expand even more to control more land. Bhutan set their eyes on a country called Assam. Bhutan expanded its influence there. In 1828, Bhutan was able to control all the Duar or the passes inside of Assam. ]]> 2022-04-27 17:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160854544 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160865174 When Bhutan took control of all the passes in Assam, Britain took control of all the passes in Bengal and decided to do the same in Assam. That was when the British realized that Bhutan took control of the passes in Assam as well. The next many years was a lot of fighting between the British and Bhutan. Finally in 1865, Bhutan and Britain signed a peace treaty to stop the fighting. Bhutan was able to get some money from Britain and Bhutan was allowed to control 18 passes inside of Assam. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160865174 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160876962 In 1903, a expedition passed through Bhutan to reach Tibet. During this time they decided to stay in Bhutan. They welcomed them in and in the first time since 1750, they were able to negotiate having peace with Tibet. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160876962 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160908978 In 1906, Ugyen Wangchuck took the first steps to make Bhutan into a monarchy state. Ugyen Wangchuck states that by making Bhutan a monarchy state, they will be able to honor and continue the legacy of the kings that once ruled Bhutan.]]> 2022-04-27 18:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2160908978 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162901309 In 1911 in Bhutan, Dorji Ugyen became the ruler of Bhutan. He gained the title of Rajah from his personal distinction and started to continue his fiefdom in Ha valley. In 1916 Dorji died despite only serving for five years and he was replaced by his son.]]> 2022-04-28 15:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162901309 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162906063 In 1949, Bhutan and India finally stopped their long tense between each other and both leaders from both countries signed the treaty of Friendship in 1949. The treaty of friendship made it so that now Bhutan and India will no longer fight and they will help each other out.]]> 2022-04-28 16:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162906063 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162909796 In this time period, India starts to help Bhutan with their economy since Bhutan had a fairly small economy. Even though Bhutan is a well developing and one of the fastests growing countries in Asia back then, they still had a long way to go.]]> 2022-04-28 16:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162909796 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162913351 In 1967, India starts the Five Year Plan which was in five years they would help Bhutan improve their economy and help them grow into a well and fast growing country. This was successful in the end and Bhutan was even better than it was at the end of the five year plan.]]> 2022-04-28 16:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162913351 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162918273 When India is helping Bhutan expand its economy and making it better, India also starts to get Bhutan into trading. But Bhutan declined the offer on getting into trading.]]> 2022-04-28 16:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162918273 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162923233 When India started the second five year plan, they started to plant hydro projects all over Bhutan to help them improve their economy. Bhutan finally started to trade with others and it help expand their economy. India became Bhutan's largest development partner.]]> 2022-04-28 16:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162923233 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162932955 On September 21 1971, Bhutan signed the treaty and joined the United Nations. Now Bhutan has even more allies and they are helping Bhutan with their economy. ]]> 2022-04-28 16:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162932955 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162950024 In 1949 when everybody is recovering from World War 2, Bhutan decided that it was a good time to finally declare independence from British. This was also good for Bhutan's economy. ]]> 2022-04-28 16:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162950024 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162954793 In 1958, Bhutan decided that slavery is super bad so they decided to abolish it in 1958. It used to be their culture to use peasants and slaves to do their work but now Bhutan decided to leave the bad behind. ]]> 2022-04-28 16:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2162954793 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164641984 In 1974, Bhutan finally opened itself to the world and now tourism is now allowed in Bhutan. The people in Bhutan are now able to express their culture even more to the people around the world.]]> 2022-04-29 17:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164641984 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164647787 Around southern Bhutan, riots began to occur. Because of the Bhutan not respecting Nepali rights, violence and riots formed around southern Bhutan.]]> 2022-04-29 17:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164647787 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164651582 In 1999 Bhutan finally opened the internet inside of Bhutan. Television has also been released and so does calling now. Bhutan has took a giant step for their economy.]]> 2022-04-29 17:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164651582 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164713813 Since Bhutan opened the internet inside of Bhutan, they decided to open a bunch of cafe that has internet inside of it. The success turned into a disaster shortly since when they opened a cafe near the mountains, a rock slide buried 200 people and killed them.]]> 2022-04-29 18:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164713813 2110810 https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164729041 In 2011, Bhutan started the Haa festival which is a fun and colorful festival to promote its culture. It worked and a lot more tourist came to visit Bhutan for the Haa festival.]]> 2022-04-29 18:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/2110810/vaas9rd358hf0dok/wish/2164729041