The Rise and Fall of the Dutch Empire

What was a significant reason for the temporary loss of the Dutch Empire to Britain in the early 19th century?

• A natural disaster that weakened Dutch defenses

• A rebellion within the Dutch colonies

• A severe economic crisis in the Netherlands

• The Dutch Empire's alliance with Napoleon

Who was appointed by the Japanese to govern the Dutch East Indies during World War II?

• Suharto

• Sukarno

• Mohammad Hatta

• Raden Saleh

What was a major factor that led to the Dutch recognizing Indonesian independence in 1949?

• A treaty signed with Japan

• The collapse of the Dutch government

• The threat of American aid withdrawal

• A successful Dutch military campaign

In what year did Suriname gain independence from the Netherlands?

• 1954

• 1965

• 1975

• 1980

What was a key reason for the decline of colonialism as a concept after World War II?

• The emergence of the Cold War

• The discovery of new trade routes

• The rise of new colonial powers

• The depletion of colonial resources