How did the people in Singapore respond to British Rule after World War II? ( From Rendel Constitution onwards) ( EOY) Flashcards
When was the Rendel Constitution led?
July 1953
Who was Sir George Rendel?
He was a British diplomat
What did Sir George Rendel do?
He led a commission to give suggestions for possible changes to the constitution.
What is the commission?
The commission is a group of people working on a special task.
What is the Constitution?
The principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group determines the power that the government has.
What was the Rendel Constitution a step towards?
The Rendel Constitution was a step towards self-government in Singapore.
What is limited self-government? ( it was what the Rendel Constitution recommended/ went for)
It means that less important areas of the government would be controlled by the locals representatives that won the 1955 elections.
What were the areas that were less important? ( Rendel Constitution)
Housing, health, trade & industry and education.
What were the areas that were more important? ( Rendel Constitution)
Internal Security, External Defence, Law, Finance, and external affairs.
What are some examples of internal security?
Border Management, Cyber-security and Police and Security forces
What is an example of external defense?
Civil, Military, and Economic defence.
What was the difference between the 1948 elections and the 1955 elections?
In 1955, there were two new political parties.
What was the name of the 2 political parties?
Labor Front ( LF) and People’s Action Party ( PAP)
When was the Labor Front formed?
July 1954.
When was PAP formed?
21 November 1954.
Who led Labor Front?
David Marshall.
Who was PAP founded by?
Lee Kuan Yew
What did both parties want? ( Similarity)
They both wanted immediate independence.
Whose support did both parties want to win?
The Chinese community.
What did the Labor Front want from the Chinese community?
They wanted to extend the Singapore Citizenship to China-born immigrants.
What did the PAP want from the Chinese community?
The PAP wanted to win the support of workers, trade unions, and students in Chinese Medium Schools
What did both the PAP and the LF promise to the locals?
They promised that they could end the British rule. + improve workers welfare.
How many candidates contested for the 25 elected seats?
79 candidates.
What did both parties promise to the locals?
- end British rule
- improve workers’ welfare
Why were people more interested in the 1955 elections compared to the 1948 elections?
- Promised a greater degree of self-government
- A greater number of political parties involved
- The number of eligible voters had increased.
What did the different parties focus on?
Anti-Colonialism
What is Anti-Colonialism?
Anti-Colonialism is to be opposing colonial rule. ( be against the British)
How did the different political members promote their parties?
They made house-to-house visits, had rallies, sent out newspapers and pamphlets, and held public speeches
Who won the 1955 elections?
Labor Front
How many seats did they win? ( Labor Front)
They won 10 out of 25 seats
Who became the Chief Minister to lead the____?
David Marshall, to lead the Legislative Assembly.
Why did Labor Front win the most votes?
- They had a strong Anti-Colonial stand
- David Marshall was a lawyer and strongly supported the need for self-rule
How many seats did the PAP manage to win?
They managed to win 3 seats.
Was Lee Kuan Yew a part of the 3 seats won?
Yes he was.
Who did the British Government expect to win at first?
SPP ( Singapore Progressive Party)
How many seats did the SPP win? ( what does SPP stand for )
The SPP won 4 seats. SPP stands for Singapore Progressive Party.
What could be inferred from the 1955 elections?
- Political parties showed strong anti-British rule.
- Most of the working-class Chinese showed discontentment with British Rule.
What did the working-class Chinese do to show their discontentment with the British Rule?
They did not vote for the political parties that were pro-British ( support the British ) and conservative.
What did the LF form to head the government?
They formed a coalition.
What is a coalition?
It is an alliance between two or more political parties.
Did the British give support to David Marshall? Why?
They did not, as David Marshall supported anti-colonialism.
