Hock Lee Bus Riot

Who was involved in the Hock Lee Bus Riot?

• Singapore Bus Workers Union (SBWU)

• Hock Lee Bus Company

• Chinese-educated students

• David Marshall

• All of the above

When did the Hock Lee Bus Riot happen?

• Jan - Feb 1955

• Feb - Mar 1955

• Apr - May 1955

• Apr - May 1956

Why did the SBWU workers go on a strike?

• They were communist.

• They want better pay

• They want better bus to drive in

• They want better pay and working conditions

12th May 1955 was known as the ______________ because of the violence in the riot that led to 4 death and 31 injured.

• Black Thursday

• Black Monday

• Black Friday

• Black Wednesday

What was the view of the British on David Marshall's government?

• They were impressed that Marshall was kind because he did not want to use violence to suppress the rioters.

• They felt Marshall was capable of handling the riots and the communist problem.

• They felt Marshall was incapable of handling the riots and the communist problem.

• They felt Marshall's government would be able to rule Singapore.