1511:
Portuguese arrive in Indonesia searching for natural resources and to promote Christianity. The Portuguese had strong military control over Indonesia while they were occupying it, which allowed for the expansion of the country to occur. The Portuguese mainly stayed on the islands of Timor, Solor, and Flores.
1602:
Dutch invade Indonesia and form the Dutch East India Company which is more commonly known as the VOC. Under the VOC the Dutch were able to establish trading and military posts leading to the defeat of the Portuguese army and taking control over Indonesia.
1623:
The Ambonya Massacre occurs on the island of Ambonya. The Ambonya Massacre was the trial and beheading of a total of 20 men from three different countries for the accusation of conspiracy against the Dutch.
1670:
The Dutch begin to unify a government known as the Dutch East Indies, which is now called Indonesia.
1800:
The Dutch East Indies was officially established after the bankruptcy of the Dutch East India Company.
1801:
The Britsh came into Indonesia and upon entering the island of Sulawesi they took control over the region of Minahasa.
1811:
The British come to Java and take over rule of Indonesia.
1824:
The Treaty of London is created dividing the Indies between the British and the Dutch.
1825-1830:
The Java War against the Dutch led by Prince Diponegoro. This war resulted in the death of about 15,000 Europeans.
1900s:
A four-year guerilla war was going on against the Dutch
1925:
A new constitution is established where the Indonesian government decides to limit legislative power.
1942:
Japan invades Indonesia and begins a new government system
March 8, 1942:
The Dutch East Indies surrender their arms on the island of Java to the Japanese
1942-1945:
Japanese stay in Indonesia during WWII
1945:
The Japanese surrender to signal the end WWII.
1945-1949:
Indonesians fight for their independence against the Netherlands. This fight included harsh political meetings, negotiations, and unrest in the country.
1949:
Indonesian independence was won from the Dutch colonists after over 400 years of colonization by four different countries.
1950:
Sukarno is officially recognized as the president of Indonesia.
1967:
President Sukarno hands power back over to the Indonesian military after health problems cause him to be unable to do his job.
1968:
General Suharto becomes the new president of Indonesia.
1997:
This is a time of great distress in Indonesia. During this year there is a lot of drought and economic instability. The Indonesian currency drops in value tremendously.
1998:
B J Habibie is elected to be Indonesia's new president, after President Suharto is forced out of power during the pro-democracy demonstrations. President Suharto ruled as a dictator for 30 years.
2001:
Megawati is elected president by the parliament in hopes of improving military issues, the economy, and the major differences between civilians that were tearing the nation apart.
May 2, 2002:
East Timor is now its own independent country. East Timor voted to become its own country after over 100,000 deaths at the hands of the Indonesian governement.
2002:
Citizens of Indonesia are now entitled to vote for their own leader.
2004:
First democratic presidential elections are held in Indonesia and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono beat out his opponent Megawati in a great election.
2005:
There is a peace agreement between Indonesia and Aceh. This agreement allowed both sides to benefit with the rebel firearms disabled and the government workers moved out of the nation.
2006:
An unexpected and alarming earthquake kills thousands of people in central Java.
2008:
Many citizens are fed up with rising gas prices and this results in riots and protests.
2009:
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono won the trust of Indonesia and was reelected as president
2012:
Indonesia updates their earthquake warning system because of recent devastating natural disasters. This will save many citizen's lives in years to come.
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Portuguese arrive in Indonesia searching for natural resources and to promote Christianity. The Portuguese had strong military control over Indonesia while they were occupying it, which allowed for the expansion of the country to occur. The Portuguese mainly stayed on the islands of Timor, Solor, and Flores.
1602:
Dutch invade Indonesia and form the Dutch East India Company which is more commonly known as the VOC. Under the VOC the Dutch were able to establish trading and military posts leading to the defeat of the Portuguese army and taking control over Indonesia.
1623:
The Ambonya Massacre occurs on the island of Ambonya. The Ambonya Massacre was the trial and beheading of a total of 20 men from three different countries for the accusation of conspiracy against the Dutch.
1670:
The Dutch begin to unify a government known as the Dutch East Indies, which is now called Indonesia.
1800:
The Dutch East Indies was officially established after the bankruptcy of the Dutch East India Company.
1801:
The Britsh came into Indonesia and upon entering the island of Sulawesi they took control over the region of Minahasa.
1811:
The British come to Java and take over rule of Indonesia.
1824:
The Treaty of London is created dividing the Indies between the British and the Dutch.
1825-1830:
The Java War against the Dutch led by Prince Diponegoro. This war resulted in the death of about 15,000 Europeans.
1900s:
A four-year guerilla war was going on against the Dutch
1925:
A new constitution is established where the Indonesian government decides to limit legislative power.
1942:
Japan invades Indonesia and begins a new government system
March 8, 1942:
The Dutch East Indies surrender their arms on the island of Java to the Japanese
1942-1945:
Japanese stay in Indonesia during WWII
1945:
The Japanese surrender to signal the end WWII.
1945-1949:
Indonesians fight for their independence against the Netherlands. This fight included harsh political meetings, negotiations, and unrest in the country.
1949:
Indonesian independence was won from the Dutch colonists after over 400 years of colonization by four different countries.
1950:
Sukarno is officially recognized as the president of Indonesia.
1967:
President Sukarno hands power back over to the Indonesian military after health problems cause him to be unable to do his job.
1968:
General Suharto becomes the new president of Indonesia.
1997:
This is a time of great distress in Indonesia. During this year there is a lot of drought and economic instability. The Indonesian currency drops in value tremendously.
1998:
B J Habibie is elected to be Indonesia's new president, after President Suharto is forced out of power during the pro-democracy demonstrations. President Suharto ruled as a dictator for 30 years.
2001:
Megawati is elected president by the parliament in hopes of improving military issues, the economy, and the major differences between civilians that were tearing the nation apart.
May 2, 2002:
East Timor is now its own independent country. East Timor voted to become its own country after over 100,000 deaths at the hands of the Indonesian governement.
2002:
Citizens of Indonesia are now entitled to vote for their own leader.
2004:
First democratic presidential elections are held in Indonesia and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono beat out his opponent Megawati in a great election.
2005:
There is a peace agreement between Indonesia and Aceh. This agreement allowed both sides to benefit with the rebel firearms disabled and the government workers moved out of the nation.
2006:
An unexpected and alarming earthquake kills thousands of people in central Java.
2008:
Many citizens are fed up with rising gas prices and this results in riots and protests.
2009:
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono won the trust of Indonesia and was reelected as president
2012:
Indonesia updates their earthquake warning system because of recent devastating natural disasters. This will save many citizen's lives in years to come.
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