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How did nationalism develop in Vietnam?

Several factors led to the rise of nationalism in Vietnam. They are:

Economic exploitation of Vietnam by the French. The French exploited its resources and suppressed the labor force.


French imposed their culture and traditions on Vietnamese and undermine their native culture.


French introduced a western style education system which dismantled the traditional system of education. As a result, students and teachers played a crucial role in creating nationalism.


French promoted Christianity as the only religion. Thus, the religious movements of Vietnam opposed this imposition.


All this led to the emergence of Nationalism.


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