The 'Ethical Policy,' introduced in 1901, was a shift in Dutch colonial strategy aimed at:
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Correct answer: Improving indigenous welfare through education and irrigation programs
The Ethical Policy was a response to criticism of Dutch exploitation in the colonies. While it aimed to provide better services to the local population, it also helped create a Western-educated Indonesian elite that eventually led the independence movement.
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