British Rule and Singapore's Growth

How did British Rule and External Developments affect Singapore’s growth as a port city from 1819 to 1942?

What are the key words in the chapter question?

Recall the British East India Company’s decision to build a trading port in Singapore. What do you think will be their main aim when ruling Singapore?

What do you think happened to Singapore’s trade as a result of its free port status?

What trends do you observe in the total trade from 1824 to 1938? (describe) Why do you think that this was so? (explain)

Why do you think the India Government showed little interest in the affairs of the SS? (page 89, Source 1)

What do you think will happen to Singapore under the CC?

Do you think all the problems will be solved once Singapore becomes a crown colony? What problems do you think Singapore will face under British colonial rule?

Would it be easy to govern Singapore? What problems could occur?

Who profited the most from this system?