Which scathingly satirical essay, published in 1913 by Suwardi Suryaningrat, denounced Dutch plans to celebrate the centenary of Dutch independence using native tax revenues?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 'Als ik eens Nederlander was' (If I were a Dutchman)
- Step 1: In 1913, the colonial government raised donations from colonized natives to celebrate 100 years of Dutch freedom from French rule. Step 2. Suwardi published Als ik eens Nederlander was, arguing that it was grotesque to demand a subjugated people celebrate the independence of their colonizers, resulting in his immediate exile to the Netherlands. Answer: 'Als ik eens Nederlander was' (If I were a Dutchman). Why not the others: Indonesia Menggugat was Sukarno's 1930 defense plea.
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