Ch 8.1 Reasons for Merger

How would merger help Singapore gain independence?

• Malaya would help Singapore to fight the British

• Singapore would have access to Malaya's resources, ensuring its survival

• British would be more confident in Singapore's survival after merger

• The PAP would become more powerful to stand up against the British

Who opposed the merger?

• The Communists

• Businessmen

• Sabah

• Barisan Sosialis

One reason for merger was because Singapore wanted to create a _______________________ with Malaya

With a common market formed, there would be ________ taxes on goods traded, which means that trade will ______________.

• more; increase

• more; decrease

• less; increase

• less; decrease

A common market would ultimately result in more __________ for the people.

Tunku agreed to merger because he was...

• Afraid that the Communist threat in SG will spill over to Malaya

• Confident that there will be a Malay majority

• Unable to attain independence from the British

• Unable to ensure Malaya's survival on its own

A common market would benefit Singapore's __________

Merger with Malaya can ensure Singapore's survival because...

• Malaya had more natural resources than Singapore

• Singapore did not have any natural resources

• Singapore did not have a good trading port

• Singapore had not enough space for its people

The Barisan Socialis opposed merger because they were afraid that...

• PAP was not being honest with the people in Singapore

• PAP would no longer be in power

• Only Malays would get special privileges

• People in Singapore would not have the same rights as those in Malaya

Who supported merger?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Lim Chin Siong

• Fong Swee Suan