Revision on Singapore's road to self government

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What was the outcome of the 1948 Elections in Singapore?

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Locals voted for six representatives in the Legislative Council

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Why did the Chinese students dislike the British colonial government?

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They had limited opportunities for university education in Singapore.

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Which political party in Singapore was against British colonial rule and sought immediate independence?

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Labour Front

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What was the main goal of the People's Action Party (PAP) in Singapore?

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To achieve immediate independence for Singapore

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What was the result of the 1955 Elections in Singapore?

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Labour Front formed the government together with the Alliance Party

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What was the significance of the Merdeka Talks in Singapore's history?

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It secured internal self-government for Singapore

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Who led the delegation to London for the 2nd Merdeka Talks?

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Lim Yew Hock

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What was the main reason for the Hock Lee Bus Riots in 1955?

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A strike by the Singapore Bus Workers' Union

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Why did the British government refuse to grant self-government to David Marshall?

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He was sympathetic to trade unions and student protests

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What was the role of trade unions in Singapore's push for independence?

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To organize anti-colonial activities and protect workers' rights