Why were the railways and canals developed in Vietnam by the French?

1.	Why were the railways and canals developed in Vietnam by the French?
Answer» 1. The French were keen to develop Vietnam as an exporter of rice. 2. For this purpose they made a three fold strategy. 3. That includes improving irrigation network, encouraging landlords and encouraging marketing of agricultural produce like rice and rubber. 4. Thus, French started building canals and draining lands in the Mekong delta. 5. It was followed by infrastructure projects to help transport like roads and railways.

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1. The French were keen to develop Vietnam as an exporter of rice.

2. For this purpose they made a three fold strategy.

3. That includes improving irrigation network, encouraging landlords and encouraging marketing of agricultural produce like rice and rubber.

4. Thus, French started building canals and draining lands in the Mekong delta.

5. It was followed by infrastructure projects to help transport like roads and railways.

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