road to independence Flashcards
why did the British give the local Singaporeans more power after world war 2?
(hint: political developments near Singapore)
- increased political consciousness
- fear of communism –> increasing influence due to Chinese Revolution
- neighbouring countries were gaining independence
when was Singapore’s first election?
1948 election
- restricted to British subjects living in Singapore
what was the name of the commission that allowed for limited self government in Singapore?
the Rendel Commission
when was The Rendel Commission implemented?
1953
what was so important about the 1955 election?
the first time majority of legislators were elected rather than appointed by colonial authorities
who won the 1955 election?
Labour Front
who was the leader of the Labour Front
David Marshall
name some of the riots that took place in pre-independent Singapore?
- Maria Hertogh riots 1950
- Anti-NS riots 1954
- Hock Lee Bus riots 1955
how did the British want David Marshall to deal with the Hock Lee Bus riots?
use armed force to end the riots
how did David Marshall actually deal with the riots?
tried to negotiate with the workers
how did the Hock Lee Bus riots negatively impact Singapore?
- showed the British that Singapore was not yet ready for self-government –> retained control over internal security
- David Marshall resigned
who took over after David Marshall resigned?
Lim Yew Hock
