Cokroaminoto Quiz: Indonesian Independence Movement Flashcards

Study Notes

Raden Haji Oemar Said Tjokroaminoto, also known as Cokroaminoto, was a prominent figure from Java with a strong Islamic background.
He was dissatisfied with the treatment of common people by Dutch colonial rulers, despite coming from a well-off background.
Inspired by the Chinese Revolution, news of unrest reached Cokroaminoto, who encouraged his followers to resist Dutch rule.
He joined the Sarekat Dagang Islam (Trade Union of Islamic Commerce) in Surabaya and became its leader.
In 1912, the organization was renamed Sarekat Islam (Islamic Union) and Cokroaminoto was appointed as its first chairman.
Cokroaminoto believed that a union was essential for the fight for rights and equality.
He traveled throughout the region, recruiting members and spreading the message of unity.
In 1912, Haji Agus Salim, another nationalist leader from Sumatra, joined Cokroaminoto at his residence in Surabaya.
Despite opposition from the Dutch, the movement grew, with many thousands of members.
Other social organizations also emerged in Surabaya in 1911.
The Indonesian Congress was held in Bandung in 1920, with students of Cokroaminoto playing a key role.
Despite internal conflict within Sarekat Islam and the Dutch crackdown, support for the movement remained strong.
Cokroaminoto's house became a gathering place for revolutionary figures.
In 1921, Cokroaminoto was arrested by the Dutch, accused of instigating unrest in various regions.
Despite being imprisoned for a year, he remained committed to the struggle for independence.
In 1923, Cokroaminoto was released from prison but was later arrested again in 1928 during the Madiun Affair.
Cokroaminoto died in Yogyakarta in 1954.
His ideas inspired future generations, culminating in Indonesia's declaration of independence in 1945.