Question

Which idea, other than economic exploitation, was behind French colonisation of vietnam

Answer 1

French's main objectives of colonisation were driven by the following

a. To establish control over natural resources and to ensure supply of raw materials and goods.

b. The French policy-makers wanted to educate the people of Vietnam, because they considered education as one way to civilize the “natives".  They were driven by the idea of a‘Civilizing Mission’, and considered it their duty to bring modern ideas to the colony and to reshape its culture and also to have an educated labour force. 

c.They considered it as their duty to civilize the natives, to introduce modern ideas and values. Thus, The French in order to civilize the natives, introduced modern education and dismantled the traditional education system in Vietnam. They followed the policy of discrimination against the Vietnamese students, of deliberately failing students. The education system glorified French rule.

d. The French text books glorified french rule and ridiculed Vietnamese culture.

e. French tried to create modern Vietnam with modern architecture and engineering skills... Hope it helps