Question

Why did the French think that colonies were necessary ? Explain
Or
Mention any three reasons for the French colonisation over Vietnam

Answer 1

To supply natural resources
To bring the benefits of civilization to backward people
To increase culitivation for trade
To ensure higher levels of profit

Answer 2

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 colonies 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 labor force.
c. The objective was also to develop these colonies so as to improve standard of living of the people and improving their purchasing power who would then buy goods leading to profits for French businessmen.
c. The objective was also to develop these colonies so as to improve standard of living of the people and improving their purchasing power who would then buy goods leading to profits for French businessmen.
c. The objective was also to develop these colonies so as to improve standard of living of the people and improving their purchasing power who would then buy goods leading to profits for French businessmen.