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Jan 1, 1511
Potuguese arrive
Portuguese arrive in Indonesia in search of natural resourced and to promote Christianity. The Portuguese has strong military control over indonesia, allowing for expansion. -
Dutch Invade Indonesia
Forming an east India company commonly known as VOC, the dutch established trading that lead to the end of Portuguese rule. -
Treaty of London
Treaty of London was created, dividing the Indies between the dutch and the British. -
Java War
The Java War against the Dutch was led by prince Piponegoro. 15,000 European deaths -
New Consitution
A new Constitution was established where the Indonesian government is able to decide limit to legislative power -
Japan invasion.
Japan invades Indonesia and creates a new government -
Independence
Indonesia fights for independence against the Netherlands . Indonesian Independence was won from the Dutch in 1949 after 400 years of being colonized by four countries -
Hardshipd
Drought and economic instability occurs. Currency drops in value -
East Timor
East Timor becomes an independent country after over 100,000 deaths at the hands of the government -
Election
the first democratic election is held in Indonesia. Susilo Bambang Yudhyono won
