Why did the French think that colonies were necessary? Explain.

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Why did the French think that colonies were necessary? Explain. 

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Mention any three reasons for the French colonisation over Vietnam.

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  1. French colonisation over Vietnam : 

    (i) To supply natural resources and other essential goods. 

    (ii) To bring the benefits of civilisation to backward people. 

    (iii) To increase cultivation for trade. 

    (iv) Infrastructural development to control entire region. 

    (v) To ensure higher levels of profit.