hist chap 8 Flashcards
when was the first election for limitrd self-government?
1948
who won the 1948 election?
Singapore Progressive Party
What were some of PAPs campaign promises?
to promote industrial development.
build more schools.
have a strong and united trade union
low-cost housing programme
raise status of women and implement womens charter
Why did the PAP government pursue a merger with Malaya
Political Independence and Economic Survival
What was Malaya’s response to a possible merger?
They were concerned that the predominantly chinese population in Singapore would accept a Malay as their Head of State. They were also concerned that the chinese makeup would change in the new federation.
What party did the members that got expelled by Lee Kuan Yew establish?
Barisan Sosialis(Socialist Front of Singapore)
Why did the Barisan Sosialis oppose the merger?
They were concerned that citizenship eould not automatically granted to Singapore citizens. Singapore citizens would only be known as “federal nationals”.
What were some ways PAP won over the citizens?
Radio talks and highlighting benefits of merger
When was referendum held?
1 September 1962 i think
What were the arrests on 2 February 1963 that detained more than 100 people, including Lim Chin Siong and 23 other Barisan Sosialis members called?
Operation Coldstore
When was the Malaysia Agreement signed?
9 July 1963
when was Singapore no longer a part of Malaysia?
9 August 1965
