Java War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of conflict?1825–1830
2. What is the geographic scope?Central and Eastern Java
3. What was the Java War and when did it start?The Java War, also called the Diponegoro War, was a big fight on the island of Java that began in 1825. It was a battle between the brave prince Diponegoro and the Dutch colonial rulers.
4. Who was Prince Diponegoro and why did he fight?Prince Diponegoro was the eldest son of a Javanese king. He fought because he felt the Dutch were breaking Javanese traditions and taking away the freedom of his people.

Millenarian Movement: A belief in an impending, fundamental transformation of society, often with religious undertones.
Bentengsteelsel: A Dutch military strategy involving the construction of numerous field fortifications.
Cultivation System: A Dutch colonial policy forcing Javanese farmers to grow cash crops for export.