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Proclamation of Indonesian Independence
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 17 August 1945.
The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia’s independence in 1949.
The Netherlands declared that they had decided to accept de facto 17 August 1945 as Indonesia’s independence date. The United Nations, who mediated in the conflict, formally acknowledged the date of independence as 27 December 1949.
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The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.
1. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To tell the chronological proclamation of Indonesian independence
B. To tell the experience of the Dutch living in Indonesia
C. To invite someone reading the proclamation of Indonesian independence
D. To describe the story of reading proclamation of Indonesian independence
E. To figure out who won this fight
Jawaban: A
2. Who confesses the date of independence?
A. Sukarno
B. Moh. Hatta
C. The United Nations and the Dutch
D. Civilians
E. The pro Dutch
Jawaban: C
3. What are Sukarno and Muhammad Hatta doing?
A. Accepting de facto
B. Signing the document
C. Acknowledging the date of independence
D. Reading the document
E. Discussing with the United Nations about Indonesia’s independence
Jawaban: B
