Southeast Asia was divided into colonies under European and U.S. imperialism at the start of World War I.
Southeast Asia was divided into several colonies under European and U.S. imperialism during the start of World War I. European powers like Britain, France, the Netherlands, and the United States had established colonies in the region, shaping its political state.
Thailand remained independent and acted as a buffer state between British and French colonies. The Japanese colonial empire also controlled much of Southeast Asia before World War II.
Independence movements in Southeast Asia following World War II led to the acquisition of independence by countries like the Philippines, Burma, and Indonesia, marking a significant political change in the region.
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