History of the United States of Indonesia

The video discusses the formation of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia (RIS) as a strategy by the Dutch to maintain influence in Indonesia. It covers the proposal by Van Mook, the Malino and Bandung Conferences, and the establishment of a federal government. The Inter-Indonesia Conference aimed to resolve issues with the Dutch, leading to the Round Table Conference where sovereignty was transferred to RIS. The video also explains the government structure, constitution, and the first parliament session, emphasizing national goals of prosperity and well-being.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the United States of Indonesia?

• To promote economic development

• To create a federal state under Dutch influence

• To establish a unified Indonesian state

• To enhance cultural exchange

Who proposed the idea of the United States of Indonesia?

• Sukarno

• Mohammad Hatta

• Dr. Hj Van Mook

• Sultan Hamid II

What was the purpose of the Malino Conference?

• To discuss the formation of a federal state

• To plan military strategies

• To negotiate trade agreements

• To establish a new constitution

What was the outcome of the Inter-Indonesia Conference?

• Formation of a new military alliance

• Creation of a cultural exchange program

• Establishment of a new trade policy

• Agreement on forming the United States of Indonesia

Who were appointed as President and Vice President of the United States of Indonesia?

• Mohammad Hatta and Dr. Hj Van Mook

• Sukarno and Sultan Hamid II

• Sultan Hamid II and Dr. Hj Van Mook

• Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta

What was the significance of the Round Table Conference in The Hague?

• It resulted in the official formation of the United States of Indonesia

• It created a new military alliance

• It led to the formation of a new trade agreement

• It established a new cultural exchange program

What did the Dutch agree to during the Round Table Conference?

• To form a new political alliance

• To establish a new cultural program

• To withdraw their military and recognize Indonesian sovereignty

• To increase trade with Indonesia

What type of governance was established in the United States of Indonesia?

• Monarchy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What was the role of the constitution in the United States of Indonesia?

• To establish trade policies

• To define the federal structure and governance

• To create cultural programs

• To set military strategies

How were the states integrated into the United States of Indonesia?

• Through military force

• By cultural exchange

• Via a federal system

• Through economic incentives