why did french build canals in mekong delta
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french built canals in the Mekong river delta because
1. They wanted to grow rice in that area and canals would facilitate irrigation .
2. Also canals would also help to irrigate rubber plantations
1. They wanted to grow rice in that area and canals would facilitate irrigation .
2. Also canals would also help to irrigate rubber plantations
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The French began building canals and draining lands in the Mekong delta for increased cultivation. This was done under a garb to “civilise” Vietnam on a European model, but it was actually an economic idea meant to increase rice production and subsequent export of rice to the international market.
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