Labour Front government and Merdeka Talks CFU

What was the main difference between David Marshall and Lim Yew Hock's beliefs?

• Marshall championed the rights of workers but Lim fought for the elites

• Marshall refused to cooperate with the British but Lim believed there was a need to

• Marshall was willing to cooperate with the extreme leftist but Lim saw them as a threat

Why was Lim Yew Hock more willing to cooperate with the British than David Marshall? Select the most appropriate answer.

• Lim wanted to gain the trust of the British by showing he was able to deal with the security threat.

• Like the British, Lim was a staunch anti-Communist and believed they endangered Singapore.

• Lim trusted the British promise to grant Singapore independence gradually

What was the main issue of contention for the British during the Merdeka Talks?

• External defence

• Foreign relations

• Internal security

The Merdeka Talks allowed Singapore to achieve _ in 1959. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer.

Name 2 new changes to the Constitution and government that will be implemented after the 1959 elections.