Episode 2 of 2
Indigenous Allegiance
- When
- 1635-1636
- Where
- Unspecified locality in Formosa
Following the 1635-1636 campaigns, indigenous villages increasingly swore allegiance to the Dutch, motivated by fear and the benefits of protection.
In the aftermath of the pacification campaigns of 1635 and 1636, a growing number of villages came to the Dutch to swear allegiance. This was driven by fear of further military action and the desire for the benefits of Dutch protection, including food and security.
Sources
- Dutch Formosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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