Question

describe the role of different religious groups in the development of anti-colonial feelings in vietnam.​

Answer 1

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Religion played an important role in the development of anti colonial feeling  -

1. The French introduced Christianity in Vietnam in order to

extend its cultural and social domination in Vietnam. They encouraged conversions.

2. This was seen as an interference in the religious beliefs

of the Vietnamese. This helped to unite them against a common cause and instilled a sense of nationalism.

3. Popular uprisings took place in Ngu An and Hai Tien

provinces and thousands of catholics were killed.

4. The Hoa Hao movement founded by Huynh Phu So was a anti colonial religious movement.

The religious movements strengthened the anti imperialist

struggle and united the people against the colonists.

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Answer 2

Religion played an important role in strengthening colonial control. It also provided ways of resistance in Vietnam:

(i) In Vietnam, the missionary led proselytisation drive of the French government had led to much disenchantment among the locals. This anger exploded in the outbreak of the Scholars Revolt in 1868.  

(ii) It was led by officials of the imperial court opposed to the spread of Christianity.  

(iii) The Revolt led to the killing of over a thousand Catholics in Ngu An and Ha Tien provinces.  

(iv) There were many other religious movements and sects also which actively campaigned against the French government’s religious policies.

(v) Prominent amongst them was a movement known as Hoa Hao started by a leader named Huynh Phu So. Despite continuous attempts by the French movement, this movement refused to die down and continued to inspire Vietnamese nationalists.