S2 History Chapter 7

Who came back to govern Singapore after the Japanese surrendered?

• Americans

• Chinese

• Singaporeans

• British

After WWII, there were 2 developments from outside Singapore that affected people in Singapore. What were these 2 developments? (Choose 2)

• Weakening Colonial Rule (people not wanting colonial powers to rule their countries)

• Stronger military armies

• Growing influence of Communism (ideas of equality for all people in a country)

• Growing economy

The Cold War started after WWII and affected the whole world. Which 2 countries started the Cold War? (Choose 2)

• United States of America

• Britain

• Russia / Soviet Union

• China

Communism became popular in Singapore. What was the name of the communist party that grew popular in Malaysia and Singapore in the 1940s and 1950s?

• People's Action Party

• Singapore Democratic Party

• Malayan Communist Party

• Workers' Party

Why did the British declare the Malayan Emergency in June 1948?

• The Malayan Communist Party had caused unrests and death

• They were unhappy with the locals not supporting them

• They were scared of the local policemen

• They were worried that the Japanese soldiers would return.

What did the British do to meet Singapore's housing challenge after WWII?

• Get locals to live in dormitories

• Restore farmland in Singapore

• Use the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) to build low-cost housing

• Start the Housing Development Board (HDB)

What did the British do to rebuild Singapore's economy after the war?

• Repair Singapore's port for trade

• Start new businesses

• Give money to shopkeepers

• Give money to businessmen

What were 2 riots that happened in the 1950s? (Choose 2)

• Maria Hertogh Riots

• Indian school students Riots

• Anti-National Service Riots

• Anti-Japanese Riots

The British started to allow locals to be part of the Singapore government. What was the first political party in Singapore to take part in local elections?

• Labour Front

• Singapore Progressive Party

• People's Action Party

• Workers' Party

Why were the Chinese students unhappy over the announcement of compulsory National Service? (Choose 3)

• They felt that their studies would be disrupted

• They did not think the British government would reward them for defending Singapore

• They felt that the British were discriminating against Chinese students

• They did not think Singapore was worth their time and lives