Question

Why was a new education policy introduced by the French in Vietnam? What were the limitations or drawbacks of the new education policy introduced by the French in Vietnam?

Answer 1

Answer:

French introduced the new education policy in Vietnam to stop the Chinese influence and to stop its influence.

Explanation: The reason for the introduction of the new education policy is as follows:

1) It was used to civilise the Vietnamese not economically but socially as well.

2) It was a tool to gain full control and power over Vietnamese and change their way of thinking and living.

3) Also, to spread the French culture and civilisation it was introduced.

Its limitations are as follows:

1) The Vietnamese rich people who could read and write were in very small proportion.

2) Many people failed the new syllabus which was taught in the French language.

3) The textbooks made to depict glorification of the French was not justified in reality.