Secondary 2 Chapter 8 History

A major riot after the Japanese Occupation that showed locals no longer wanted the British around was the Maria ______ Riots of 1950

In which year did the Anti-NS Riots take place? The year is _____.

Why were the Maria Hertogh Riots and Anti-NS Riots significant after the Japanese Occupation?

• They showed locals no longer wanted the British around.

• They celebrated the return of the British.

• They were about food shortages.

• They were sports celebrations.

Which party won the elections in Singapore in 1955?

Who was Singapore’s first Chief Minister?

Singapore’s second Chief Minister was _____.

Why did Lim Yew Hock lose the elections in 1959?

• He was not popular because he was too harsh during the Chinese Middle School Student Riots.

• He wanted to leave politics.

• He was not interested in being Chief Minister.

• He moved to another country.

Which party won the 1959 elections in Singapore?

Mr _____ was Singapore's first Prime Minister.

Why would the British only grant Singapore independence if it merged with Malaya?

• Because they feared Singapore was not strong enough to resist communist influence from China.

• Because Singapore was too far from Malaya.

• Because Singapore had a large population.

• Because Singapore was already independent.