IHS2271

Singapore became a British Crown Colony in 1819.

• True

• False

The Crawfurd Treaty of 1824 gave the EIC and her heirs ownership of Singapore (and off-shore islands within a 10 mile radius) in perpetuity.

• True

• False

The Straits Settlements Presidency, reporting to the EIC in India, was established in...

• 1819

• 1824

• 1826

• 1867

The Straits Settlements Presidency was reduced to the status of a Residency, reporting to Bengal, in 1830 because of financial difficulties.

• True

• False

Which of the following were challenges to Singapore's trade position? (Select all that applies)

• Establishment of Hong Kong as a British Port in 1841

• EIC's loss of the China monopoly in 1833

• Opening of Suez Canal in 1869

• Advent of steam shipping in 1850s

Singapore (and the Straits Settlements) becomes a Crown Colony in...

• 1819

• 1824

• 1851

• 1867