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history chapter 7
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1
Question
What increased anti-colonial feelings in the post-WWII era?
Answer
European defeats and independence movements in India, Vietnam, Indonesia
2
Question
How did Britain finance its post-war efforts?
Answer
Paid by war contributions from colonies
3
Question
What were the core ideological differences in the Cold War?
Answer
Democracy/capitalism (USA) vs communism (Soviet Union)
4
Question
How did communism appeal to anti-colonial sentiments?
Answer
Opposed exploitation and British rule in colonies
5
Question
Why did Britain fear communism in Singapore?
Answer
Potential fall to communist ideas from China and Malaya
6
Question
What event marked communist victory in China?
Answer
1949 Chinese Civil War win by Communist Party
7
Question
What was the role of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) during WWII?
Answer
Opposed Japanese occupation in Singapore and Malaya
8
Question
How did MCP influence Singapore society post-WWII?
Answer
Through trade unions and Chinese-medium schools
9
Question
What triggered the Malayan Emergency?
Answer
Murder of three European rubber planters in 1948
10
Question
What was the duration and outcome of the Malayan Emergency?
Answer
1948-1960; MCP declared illegal, thousands wounded
11
Question
What caused post-war housing shortages in Singapore?
Answer
War destruction, growing population, overcrowding
12
Question
What health issues arose from unsanitary post-war housing?
Answer
Increased illness due to overcrowding
13
Question
What was the purpose of the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT)?
Answer
Build homes and shop units from 1947-1959
14
Question
How effective was SIT in addressing housing needs?
Answer
Built 20,907 units but needed 10,000 yearly
15
Question
What led to food shortages in post-war Singapore?
Answer
War-disrupted distribution and rising prices
16
Question
What solution addressed post-war malnutrition?
Answer
People's Restaurants providing affordable meals by 1946
17
Question
Why was rebuilding the economy crucial post-war?
Answer
To create jobs, fund taxes, and support welfare
18
Question
What key infrastructure did Britain restore in Singapore?
Answer
War-damaged ports to maintain trading status
19
Question
What Malayan exports helped Singapore's post-war economy?
Answer
Oil, tin, rubber, and timber
20
Question
What was the purpose of early legislative elections in Singapore?
Answer
Allow people to choose representatives for democracy
21
Question
Why was voter participation low in early Singapore elections?
Answer
Immigrants restricted from voting
22
Question
What was the outcome of the first Singapore elections?
Answer
Singapore Progressive Party (SPP) won 3 of 6 seats
23
Question
What sparked the Maria Hertogh Riots?
Answer
Custody battle between British and Muslim laws over marriage
24
Question
Why did the Maria Hertogh case cause racial tensions?
Answer
Perceived bias toward white, wealthy side in court
25
Question
What were the main groups involved in Maria Hertogh Riots?
Answer
Malays versus Eurasians, fueled by misinformation
26
Question
What events escalated the Maria Hertogh Riots?
Answer
Arson, robbery, murder from December 17 to 13
27
Question
Why were Chinese secondary students opposed to National Service?
Answer
Disrupted education after war, reluctance to defend British
28
Question
How did Anti-National Service Riots begin?
Answer
500 students protested, turned violent with police
29
Question
What was the British response to Anti-National Service Riots?
Answer
Closed all Chinese-medium schools the next day
30
Question
What was the goal of the Rendel Constitution?
Answer
Transfer power to locals for more democracy in 1955