Around which decade did the Samin movement begin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: In the 1890s
The Samin movement began in Java in the 1890s as a protest against Dutch colonial forest policies and controls imposed on rural people. Followers of Samin Surosentiko resisted taxes, forced labour, and forest regulations. The 1940s came much later, so that option is incorrect. Exam tip: link the Samin movement in Java with the 1890s and Dutch forest control.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
In the 1890s
Why is this the correct answer?
The Samin movement began in Java in the 1890s as a protest against Dutch colonial forest policies and controls imposed on rural people. Followers of Samin Surosentiko resisted taxes, forced labour, and forest regulations. The 1940s came much later, so that option is incorrect. Exam tip: link the Samin movement in Java with the 1890s and Dutch forest control.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Forest Transformations in Java.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
