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Explain any three characteristics of the ‘Tonkin Free School’ in Vietnam.

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The French sought to educate the Vietnamese in western style and therefore started Tonkin Free School in 1907. The following were the characteristics of the school:

(a) The Vietnamese were taught science, hygiene and French along with the study of western customs. 

(b) The classes for these subjects were held in the evenings for which the fee was paid separately. 

(c) The traditional practice of keeping long hair was discouraged. Keeping short hair was advised to be associated with western style. 

(d) The school sought to make the students think and look modern and leave childish attitude and speak up openly and frankly.



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