Sec 2 Chapter 7 - Challenges during Post-Japanese Occupation Flashcards
What were the two external developments that led to a rise in anti-colonial sentiments?
Weakening colonial rule and growing influence of communism
Name one country that gained independence from a colonial ruler after the Japanese Occupation and WWII
India (1947), Indonesia (1949), Vietnam (1954)
Which communist group had a popular support from people since they had resisted the Japanese during JO?
Malayan Communist Party (MCP)
Why was there a need to build more housing?
Many house has been destroyed during the war, and there was growing population which led to overcrowded situations
How did the British try to solve housing challenges?
Established Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) to provide low-cost housing
Why was there food shortage after JO?
War had disrupted shipping of food
What did the British do to solve food shortage?
Established People’s Restaurants to provide affordable meals
Why were there industrial unrest and strikes?
Poor working conditions
Who were part of the strikes?
Members of Trade Union
What did the British do to rebuild the damaged economy?
Repaired the ports
What did the British do to win the support of the people?
Allowed local participation in politics
What was the court’s final decison with regard to the custody of Maria Hertogh?
She was to be returned to her birth mother
Why did the Maria Hertogh Riot break out in 1950?
Muslims felt that the British were being unfair and sided with the Dutch when the court ruled Maria to be returned to the birth parents
Why did the Anti-National Service Riot break out in 1954?
Students from Chinese-medium schools felt that the British did not understand or consider their needs as many would have their education further disrupted
What caused the Hock Lee Bus Riots in 1955?
Unfair treatment of the workers from the Singapore Bus Workers’ Union (SBWU)
