Revision on Singapore's road to self government

Who led the delegation to London for the 2nd Merdeka Talks?

• Francis Thomas

• Lim Yew Hock

• Lee Kuan Yew

• David Marshall

Why did the Chinese students dislike the British colonial government?

• They were given preferential treatment in education

• They had limited opportunities for university education in Singapore

• They were allowed to return to Singapore after visiting China

• They were provided with high-paying jobs

What was the significance of the Merdeka Talks in Singapore's history?

• It led to the establishment of trade unions

• It resulted in the Hock Lee Bus Riots

• It secured internal self-government for Singapore

• It initiated the National Service Riots

What was the main goal of the People's Action Party (PAP) in Singapore?

• To establish a monarchy in Singapore

• To achieve immediate independence for Singapore

• To maintain British colonial rule

• To promote communist ideology

What was the role of trade unions in Singapore's push for independence?

• To suppress dissenting voices

• To organize anti-colonial activities and protect workers' rights

• To advocate for increased British control

• To support British colonial rule

What was the main reason for the Hock Lee Bus Riots in 1955?

• A dispute over bus fares

• A strike by the Singapore Bus Workers' Union

• A protest against the government's education policies

• A conflict between different political parties

What was the result of the 1955 Elections in Singapore?

• The elections were declared invalid

• People's Action Party won the most seats

• Labour Front won all seats

• Labour Front formed the government together with the Alliance Party

Why did the British government refuse to grant self-government to David Marshall?

• He was involved in corrupt practices

• He failed to address the Hock Lee Bus Riots

• He was not a native of Singapore

• He was sympathetic to trade unions and student protests

Which political party in Singapore was against British colonial rule and sought immediate independence?

• Singapore Progressive Party

• Labour Front

• Alliance Party

• Democratic Party

What was the outcome of the 1948 Elections in Singapore?

• The elections were postponed indefinitely

• The British government refused to acknowledge the results

• Locals voted for six representatives in the Legislative Council

• All seats were won by the Labour Front