The Napoleonic Wars and the Dutch East Indies

Why did Britain decide to return Indonesia to the Netherlands after the Napoleonic Wars?

• To expand its own empire in Asia

• To maintain a balance of power in Europe

• To gain more wealth from the Dutch colonies

• To avoid conflict with the United States

What was one of the main reasons Britain kept some Dutch colonies but returned Indonesia?

• The East India Company wanted to avoid overextension

• France demanded the return of Indonesia

• The British government wanted to expand its sugar industry

• The Netherlands offered financial compensation

How did the East India Company influence Britain's decision regarding Java?

• By encouraging Britain to keep Java for its resources

• By advising against keeping Java to avoid overextension

• By offering to manage Java on behalf of Britain

• By threatening to withdraw support from the British government

What was Britain's role in Indonesia immediately after World War II?

• To establish a new British colony

• To negotiate peace between the Dutch and Indonesians

• To help the Netherlands suppress independence movements

• To support Indonesian independence

What was the outcome of Britain's post-WWII efforts in Indonesia?

• Increased British influence in Southeast Asia

• Successful reestablishment of the Dutch Empire

• Failure to maintain control, leading to Indonesian independence

• Strengthened ties between Britain and the Netherlands