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Aug 9, 1200
The Arrival of The Thais
The Thais settled in the Khmer area from southern China. Buddhism then began replacing Hindusim. Buddhism was intrdouced earlier by India and Sri Lanka -
Aug 9, 1500
Colonization of Southeast Asia
European leaders came to explore Southeast Asia. They were in search of rare spices and important goods to trade and sell. South Asia was led by the Portugal in the 1500's. -
Aug 9, 1521
Ferdinand Magellan's discovery
Ferdinand Magellan reached the Philippines and claimed the islands as Spains territory. Spamiards later came to colonize the area. During this time period, Roman Catholicism spread around the Philippines -
Arival of Dutch Traders
This time frame last from 1600 up until 1700. The Dutch traders droce the Porteguese out of the Southeast Asia area. The Porteguese only kept a small portion of the reigion. The Dutch traders gained control of the tea and spice trade. -
The period of French and British colonization
The French and British set up colonies in Southeast Asia. They created many plantations, railroads, and mines. The Chinese and the Indians came to work at these sites. During this period Christianity spread around Southeast Asia -
U.S. ownership of the Philippines
The United States entered the region, and won the Philippines for Spain. By the 1900s Colonial powers ruled most of the region. The only country never colonized was Siam. -
the World War 2 Japenese invasion of the Philippines
This time period lasted from 1939 to 1945.The Japenese invaded and occupied most of Southeast Asia, during World War 2. After Japan lost the war, the U.S granted the Philippines independance. Soon other courntries began fighting for their independance. -
the civil wars in Cambodia
Civil wars raged in Cambodia, in 1959. In 1975, Communist forses took over Cambodia and Laos. In 1978, Vietnam helped overthrow Cambodia's government. -
The Vietnam War
Vietnam was fighting to oust, the French left the country divided. American troops were sent to fight in the 1960. The U.S. sent troops to stop the possible threat of spearding Communism. -
The Emergence of Khmar civilization
This time frame lasted from the 800s to the 1200s. The Khmer civilization was the regions most advanced civilization. The Khmer controlled a large empire, which is currently Cambodie. The reamins of Angkar Wat, reflect their advanced civilzation.
