How Did Thr British Attempt To Win Local Support? Flashcards
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What challenges did the British face in winning local support after the war in Singapore?
The British needed to address problems such as housing shortages and poor living conditions to win the people’s support.
What was one major housing issue in post-war Singapore?
There was a significant shortage of housing due to wartime destruction and a rapidly growing population.
What demographic trend contributed to housing challenges in Singapore during the 1940s and 1950s?
Singapore experienced a post-war baby boom, leading to one of the highest birth rates in the world.
What were the living conditions like in Chinatown according to Source 3?
Chinatown was overcrowded, with large masses of people crammed into small spaces, leading to inhumane living conditions.
What is a baby boom?
A baby boom is a period marked by a substantial increase in birth rate.
Singapore’s first baby boom started in 1946, with a 58% increase in live births.
What defines a slum?
A slum is an overcrowded, dirty, and run-down city area, usually inhabited by the very poor.
What was the purpose of the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT)?
The SIT was established in 1927 by the British to provide low-cost housing.
How many housing and shop units did the SIT build between 1947 and 1959?
The SIT built 20,907 housing and shop units between 1947 and 1959.
What was the average number of units built per year by the SIT?
The average number of units built per year was 1,742.
What was the estimated number of housing units needed per year to meet the population’s needs?
The estimated number of housing units needed per year was 10,000.
What issue persisted despite the SIT’s efforts?
Housing shortages persisted, and many continued to live in cramped conditions throughout the 1950s.
What was the food situation in Singapore during this period?
Food was in short supply, worsened by a growing population and disrupted shipping due to war.
What was the impact of wartime food rationing?
Wartime food rationing continued, leading to widespread malnutrition.
What did the British establish to address food shortages?
The British established People’s Restaurants to provide affordable meals.
How many People’s Restaurants were there by the end of 1946?
By the end of 1946, there were 10 People’s Restaurants.
Where was the first People’s Restaurant located?
The first People’s Restaurant was in Telok Ayer.
What was the cost of a meal at the People’s Restaurant?
A meal cost 35 cents, which is equivalent to around $5 today.
What did a typical meal at the People’s Restaurant include?
A typical meal included rice, vegetables, a piece of meat or fish, and a cup of black tea.
How many meals were served between 12 and 2 o’clock at the People’s Restaurant?
Between 12 and 2 o’clock, about two to three thousand meals were served.
What was the purpose of the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT)?
The SIT was established in 1927 by the British to provide low-cost housing.
How many housing and shop units did the SIT build between 1947 and 1959?
The SIT built 20,907 housing and shop units between 1947 and 1959.
What was the average number of units built per year by the SIT?
The average number of units built per year was 1,742.
What was the estimated number of housing units needed per year to meet the population’s needs?
The estimated number of housing units needed per year was 10,000.
What issue persisted despite the SIT’s efforts?
Housing shortages persisted, and many continued to live in cramped conditions throughout the 1950s.
