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What influence did France have on Vietnam and Indochina during its colonization?
Did the French also have any negative impact on the region during their colonization?
Yes, absolutely. The French exploited the natural resources of Vietnam and Indochina for French profit, which resulted in immense poverty and famine for local people. The French also implemented discriminatory policies that excluded the locals from governance and treated them as inferior. Moreover, the French imposed their own culture and values, eroding the traditional Vietnamese culture and leading to a loss of identity and cultural values.