why got fms

Question 1

better manage the states

Answer 1

• fms allows brit to have more power over perak , pahang , negeri sembilan and selangor
• sultans will no lonnger have the most power and authority
• brit resident would have direct rule over the states
  -state councils will now all have same legal system and set of laws and are no longer independent .
• sultans and chiefs given salaries and lavish palaces hence did not put up resistance

A)
bri able to consolidate its power over the states and have greater control over the states as they are no longer being ruled by the sultan which results in more political stability as well

Question 2

facilitate economic growth

Answer 2

• diversity of states made it difficult to manage and create confusion for foreign investors wanting to set up trade in the region through different administrations .
• made trading easier through federal goverment
  allowed states like perak and selangor that are rich in raw materials like rubber and tin get more revenue through smoother trade from joint admin.

A)
ease of trade , increase revenue , more prosperous