¶ … British Westernize Southeast Asia
Introduction- What is 'westernization'
Westernization is when the European countries would impose their way of life on the colonies they rule to include: the economic system, values, religion and beliefs. The idea was that European views were more progressive and superior to those of the indigenous population. As result, the ultimate objective was to have everyone in the various colonies to accept these different principals in one form or another. The East India Company was an extension of the British government's attempts to impose Westernization on Southeast Asia. (Phillips, 2008)
Initial Government in Bengal - 'dual government'
There were two forms of government that were mainly utilized under this system to include: regions that company would exercise direct control and those that they controlled through treaties. The regions that were controlled by the company would have increased amounts of jurisdiction, in all areas of government and daily life. The reason why, is these areas were considered to be a vital part of the operations for the East India Company, as this was seeded to it after the Battle of Plassey. The regions that were brought under the control of the company (through various treaties) were given greater amounts of local authority. This meant that the company would have less influence upon these areas, as there was mainly a business arrangement vs. allowing the area to be annexed. (Phillips,...
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