Dutch Colonial Actions in Indonesia

The video discusses the Dutch military actions during Indonesia's war of independence, highlighting a study that found the Dutch army committed war crimes. The Dutch Prime Minister issued an apology for the violence and the government's past inaction. The video also covers the forms of violence used, such as torture and executions, and presents differing opinions on the necessity of the apology. Finally, it reflects on the Netherlands' recognition of Indonesia's independence and the ongoing process of coming to terms with its colonial past.

What was the Dutch government's stance on their army's actions during Indonesia's war of independence?

• They were unsure of the army's actions.

• They admitted to war crimes.

• They praised the army's actions.

• They claimed the army did nothing wrong.

What did the Dutch researchers' study conclude about the army's actions?

• The army acted with complete legality.

• The army committed war crimes against civilians.

• The army was not involved in any violence.

• The army was praised for its conduct.

What was the Dutch Prime Minister's response to the study's findings?

• He issued an apology.

• He praised the findings.

• He ignored the findings.

• He denied the findings.

When did the Dutch government commission an investigation into the violence?

• 2000

• 1945

• 2017

• 1950

Which of the following was NOT a form of violence mentioned in the report?

• Torture

• Executions without trial

• Peaceful protests

• Mass detention

What was the estimated number of Indonesians killed during the conflict?

• 200,000

• 150,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

What is the argument of those in the Netherlands who oppose the apology?

• They claim the violence was minimal.

• They argue the war never happened.

• They think the violence was justified.

• They believe the report is biased.

How do some people view the nature of the conflict?

• As a police action or war of decolonization

• As a minor skirmish

• As a peaceful negotiation

• As a diplomatic misunderstanding

When did the Netherlands officially recognize Indonesia's independence?

• 1955

• 1949

• 1960

• 1945

What is the current status of the Netherlands in terms of its colonial past?

• It has completely moved on.

• It is still coming to terms with it.

• It celebrates its colonial past.

• It has forgotten about it.