Riots and Politics of Singapore in 1950s -60s

This political party won the 1955 Elections against the British's expectations. It gave Singapore its first two Chief Ministers

• People's Action Party

• Workers' Party

• Singapore Progressive Party

• Labour Front

The Labour Front leader that SUCCEEDED in getting the British to agree to self-government due to his ability to manage protestors and riots was...

(a)  

The PAP won the 1959 elections for self-government

• By a small margin

• By a landslide

What was strategies used by the Malayan Communist Party / communists in Singapore after WWII?

• Infiltrate trade unions and schools

• Infiltrate political parties

• Instigate strikes and riots

• Bribe British officials

• Participate in 1955 and 1959 elections

When was the Rendel Constitution proposed?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1955

• 1960

Which is NOT an area that locals had control over under the Rendel Constitution?

• Housing

• Health

• Education

• Defense

Draw a logo of a Singapore political party during the 1950s.

1955 is frequently termed the year of riots and protests. Which riot happened in 1955?

• Anti-National Service Riots

• Hock Lee Bus Riots

• Maria Hertogh Riots

• Racial Riots

Why did the Chinese Middle School students protest against National Service?

• They wanted to fight for China

• They saw national service as conscription for the British

• They did not want their studies to be further disrupted

• They were communists

Why did the Bus Union workers protest in 1955?

• For more comfortable bus seats

• For better pay and working conditions

• For more lunch breaks

• For more buses