Maria Hertogh Riots Flashcards
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What were the major riots in Singapore during the early 1950s?
Major riots broke out in the first half of the 1950s, making it a turbulent period in Singapore’s history.
What triggered the Maria Hertogh Riots?
The Maria Hertogh Riots were triggered by a custody battle over a 13-year-old girl named Maria Hertogh.
When did the Maria Hertogh Riots take place?
The Maria Hertogh Riots took place in late 1950.
What is custody?
Custody is the legal right or duty to provide protection and care for someone.
What were the major riots in Singapore during the early 1950s?
Major riots broke out in the first half of the 1950s, making it a turbulent period in Singapore’s history.
What triggered the Maria Hertogh Riots?
The Maria Hertogh Riots were triggered by a custody battle over a 13-year-old girl named Maria Hertogh.
When did the Maria Hertogh Riots take place?
The Maria Hertogh Riots took place in late 1950.
What is custody?
Custody is the legal right or duty to provide protection and care for someone.
Who was Maria Hertogh?
Maria was born in Java in 1937 to Dutch Catholic parents.
What happened to Maria’s father during the Japanese Occupation?
Maria’s father was imprisoned in 1942.
Who took care of Maria after her mother left?
Maria was left in the care of a local family friend, Che Aminah.
What name was Maria given by Che Aminah?
Maria was renamed Nadra binte Ma’arof.
What did Adeline Hertogh do in 1950?
Adeline tried to reclaim her daughter by making a case to the court in Singapore.
What was the outcome of the court case regarding Maria?
The British judge ruled that Maria be returned to her natural parents.
What did Adeline do while waiting for the appeal?
Adeline placed Maria in a Catholic convent.
What was the public reaction to the court case?
Some newspapers published sensationalized stories about Maria’s life in the convent.
How was the case portrayed in the media?
The case was portrayed as a religious issue between Islam and Christianity.
What was the reaction of Muslims to the case?
Many Muslims were upset as they felt that their religion was being disrespected.
What happened after the judge rejected Che Aminah’s appeal?
Che Aminah’s supporters reacted angrily, overturning cars and attacking Europeans and Eurasians.
How long did the riots last?
The riots continued for three days.
What measures were taken in response to the riots?
A curfew was imposed.
What were the casualties of the riots?
By the end of the riots, 18 people had been killed and 173 injured.
What is a riot?
A riot is a violent public demonstration: an expression of people’s anger and unhappiness with something.
