Question

In a minimum 200 words compare the Spanish conquest of the Philippines with the Dutch conquest of Indonesia. What kind of colony emerged in each case?

Answer 1

• The Spanish conquest of the Philippines:

In their conquest of the Philippines, the Spanish forced their religion of Christianity on the people. They brought together the people of scattered, small empires and created Manila, a hub of Spanish activity and a place for Chinese merchants.

• The Dutch conquest of Indonesia:

In their of Indonesia, the Dutch did not forced their religion, but only wanted to control the trade of the spice island. The Dutch created Batavia, a hub for trade and a place for Chinese merchants.