How Did The British Respond To The Changing Attitudes Of The Locals? Flashcards
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How did the British respond to the changing attitudes of the locals in the early 1950s?
The British recognized that the old system of government was no longer adequate and decided to grant the locals more political power.
What was the goal of the British regarding local participation in Singapore’s governance?
The British aimed to make people proud of belonging to Singapore and to encourage local participation in the running of the city.
What did Sir Percy McNeice say about the old system of governance in Singapore?
He noted that in the old days, the British arranged everything, and the locals had no participation in governance.
What significant change occurred on 22 September 1951 in Singapore?
Singapore was conferred city status, granting it additional rights and privileges similar to those of cities in Britain.
How did the British respond to the changing attitudes of the locals in the early 1950s?
The British recognized that the old system of government was no longer adequate and decided to grant the locals more political power.
What was the goal of the British regarding local participation in Singapore’s governance?
The British aimed to make people proud of belonging to Singapore and to encourage local participation in the running of the city.
What did Sir Percy McNeice say about the old system of governance in Singapore?
He noted that in the old days, the British arranged everything, and the locals had no participation in governance.
What significant change occurred on 22 September 1951 in Singapore?
Singapore was conferred city status, granting it additional rights and privileges similar to those of cities in Britain.
What was the purpose of the Rendel Commission?
To review the constitution of Singapore and find out how local people could play a more active role in the government.
When did the Rendel Commission submit its report?
In 1954.
What did the Rendel Commission recommend for Singapore?
Limited self-government, allowing locals to elect representatives to control certain areas of the government.
What was introduced as a result of the Rendel Commission’s report?
The Rendel Constitution in 1955.
What was the structure of the government under the Rendel Constitution?
A Council of Ministers headed by the Governor, including the Chief Minister, five local ministers, and three British ministers.
What areas did the six local ministers control?
Education, health, housing, and trade and industry.
Which areas were controlled by the three British ministers?
Law, finance, external affairs, external defence, and internal security.
What significant event was triggered by the Rendel Constitution?
An election was to be held in April 1955.
What is a commission?
A group of people appointed to perform a specific task, such as conducting an investigation and writing a report.
What is a constitution?
A set of laws that a government must follow, determining the limits within which the government operates.
What was the purpose of the Rendel Commission?
To review the constitution of Singapore and find out how local people could play a more active role in the government.
When did the Rendel Commission submit its report?
In 1954.
What did the Rendel Commission recommend for Singapore?
Limited self-government, allowing locals to elect representatives to control certain areas of the government.
What was introduced as a result of the Rendel Commission’s report?
The Rendel Constitution in 1955.
What was the structure of the government under the Rendel Constitution?
A Council of Ministers headed by the Governor, including the Chief Minister, five local ministers, and three British ministers.
What areas did the six local ministers control?
Education, health, housing, and trade and industry.
