Chinese middle school riots, 1959 elections ( comparison of all the elections , 1948, 1955,1959) ( EOY) Flashcards
What causes the Chinese Middle School Riots?
Lim Yew Hock banning SCMSSU to stop its communist activities.
Why were some students expelled from schools?
The were accused for carrying out anti-government activities.
What did the students do in response to the government’s actions?
The students camped in their schools and became more defiant ( they were ready to fight for their cause)
How long did the riots last for?
The riots lasted for 3 days.
Why did the British show confidence in Lim Yew Hock?
He was able to supress the riots.
How many constituencies was Singapore divided into?
51.
How many political parties took part in this 1959 election?
13.
What were some things that made the 1959 elections significant for Singapore?
- It was a fully democratic election. ( Fully elected by the people)
- Voting was made compulsory for all citizens
- Citizenship Ordinance allowed those who were not born in Singapore to vote
How many candidates were there and how many seats were they contesting for?
194 candidates, 51 seats.
How did the parties get more support from the locals?
door to door visits, communications via radio and newspaper, pamphlets, rallies, vehicles with loudspeakers.
What was the LF renamed as in 1958?
Singapore People’s Alliance. ( SPA)
How did the perform poorly?
They only won 4 out of the 39 seats as the Chinese voters were not happy with how they handled the riots.
Who won with how many seats?
PAP, with 43 out of 51 seats. ( When LKY became the first Prime Minister)
