Question

which Idea other than economic exploitation was behind french colonialism of vietnam

Answer 1

The idea of a ‘civilising mission’ was the other idea behind French colonisation of Vietnam.

Answer 2

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The correct answer is - Civilizing mission of the colonies. French colonization was not based only on economic exploitation but was also driven by the idea of a 'civilizing mission'. Like the British in India, the French also claimed that they were bringing modern civilization to the Vietnamese.