The Battle for Merger
Authored by Althea Min
History
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the pressing economic problems faced by Singapore in 1959?
A. Lack of political security
B. Declining population growth
D. Abundance of natural resources
C. Dependence on international entrepot commerce
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which was not a reason why the PAP government desired a merger with Malaya?
A. To allow Singapore to gain full independence early
B. To increase Chinese political power
C. To prevent a Communist takeover of Singapore
D. To ensure Singapore's economic survival
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a reason why the Barisan Socialis opposed the proposed merger?
A. Barisan Socialis will not be able to gain complete control over Singapore's internal security
B. Concern about discrimination against Singapore citizens
C. Fear of losing British bases
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might Singapore and its people be potentially disadvantaged under the proposed merger terms with the Federation of Malaya?
Singapore citizens might not be granted automatic Malaysian citizenship.
Singapore will not have complete control over internal security.
Singapore and its people will not be able to enjoy any economic gains.
Singapore would have only 15 seats in the federal parliament, which was less than that given to Sabah and Sarawak.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What event triggered fears of extreme left-wing leaders toppling the Singapore government?
A. The formation of Barisan Socialis
B. The Hong Lim by-election
C. The Tunku's proposal for merger
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Who was first expelled from the PAP, then later defeated the PAP's candidate with 73.3% of the vote at the 1961 Hong-Lim by-election?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary concern of the Malayan government regarding Communist activities?
D. Increase in Chinese political power
A. Spread of Communist activities from Singapore
B. Lack of Communist sympathisers in Singapore
C. Fear of British intervention
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