Question

1. which nation in southeast asia remained independent during the period of new imperialism?

○ siam (thailand)
○ philippines
○ vietnam
○ burma (myanmar)

Explanation:

During the New Imperialism period, most Southeast Asian nations were colonized. Siam (Thailand) managed to stay independent by balancing the interests of colonial powers (Britain and France) through diplomacy and modernization efforts. The Philippines was colonized by Spain and later the US, Vietnam by France, and Burma by Britain.

Answer:

A. Siam (Thailand)