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When did the Japanese surrender?

• 10 September 1945

• 11 September 1945

• 12 September 1945

• 13 September 1945

In which year did the first election for the people of Singapore take place?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1955

• 1959

Who was Singapore's first Chief Minister?

• Mr Lee Kuan Yew

• Mr David Marshall

• Dr Toh Chin Chye

• Mr Yusof bin Ishak

In which year did PAP win the election?

• 1955

• 1956

• 1959

• 1965

In which year did Mr David Marshall set up the Workers' party?

• 1955

• 1957

• 1961

• 1963

Why was the 1959 election important?

• It was the first time voting was made compulsory.

• Malaya gained independence from the British.

• There was a merger between Singapore and Malaya.

• Singapore was separated from Malaysia.

What was Mr David Marshall's occupation before he joined politics?

• doctor

• engineer

• architect

• lawyer

Why did Mr David Marshall resign as the Chief Minister?

• PAP won the election.

• He had a rift with his team.

• Mr Marshall and his team could not obtain self-government for Singapore.

• The people rejected him as a leader.

Mr David Marshall reduced the standard working hours from ___________ per week.

• 55 to 48

• 59 to 55

• 48 to 46

• 48 to 44

Who introduced the Meet-the-People Sessions?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Yusof bin Ishak

• David Marshall

• Tunku Abdul Rahman