Immigriants

Question 1

What were the push factors which made immigrants come to Singapore? (Evidence)

Answer 1

-Natural and man-made events
-Natural events include famines, floods and droughts
-Overcrowding in China in 19th century; insufficient land to grow crops in Guangdong and Fujian provinces
-Famine in 19th century India also promoted great immigration; Great Famine 1876-78
-Political instability in China, e.g. Taping Rebellion in 19th century and Warlord Era 1916-29

Question 2

What were the push factors which made immigrants come to Singapore? (Explanation)

Answer 2

-To survive, the immigrants left their homelands
-Preferred to start a new life elsewhere
-Enabled them to earn a living and support their families in their homelands

Question 3

What were the pull factors which made immigrants come to Singapore? (evidence)

Answer 3

-Free immigration policy; freedom to come or leave the colony
-Sucess a port; attracted many businessmen to establish their business here
-Job and business opportunities; demand for skilled and unskilled labor. New business also flourished like hotels, plantations and constructions of new buildings
-Peace and stability; relative peace in the region before WW2. Absence of war and rebellions

Question 4

What were the pull factors which made immigrants come to Singapore? (Explanation)

Answer 4

-Saw Singapore as a good place to establish their business
-Opportunities to expand their wealth and fortunes
-Good place to re-establish themselves