DHS Y3 History_British in Malaya Essay Revision

DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES AND ARTS PROGRAMME YEAR 3 History Unit 1 Argument Map Assignment Name: __________________________ ( ) Class: ________ 2022 3ei - PRACTICE “British colonial rule was a boon for the people of Malaya.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. 3ei - PRACTICE “British colonial rule was a boon for Malaya.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. UNPACKING THE ARGUMENT MAP What is the historical debate about? (Issue) The issue is about the British rule of Malaya. (1874-1941) HOW TO WRITE AN INTRODUCTION - Revised 1 UNPACK THE STATEMENT This statement suggests that British colonial rule was beneficial to Malaya. This means that the British government had introduced changes and policies that ultimately benefited the lives of the locals and migrants in Malaya. AGREE PERSPECTIVE For this to be true, it means that the British colonial government brought in positive changes such as creating political stability and boosting economic growth for Malaya , both of which benefitted Malaya. Under British colonial rule, there were growths and developments leading to a modernized Malaya. The growth of tin and rubber industries had increased revenue to develop Malaya. (Premise 1 of GP). - British administration also introduced a modern system of transportation and communications in the Malay States to improve the standards of living. (Premise 2 of GP). OPPOSING PERSPECTIVE

On the other hand, it could be argued that British colonial rule was a bane as there were political losses due to loss of power and prestige for the rulers and chiefs and social tensions created by the massive arrivals of Chinese and Indian immigrants. CRITIQUE THE PERSPECTIVE YOU DISAGREE WITH Even though there were racial tensions, one has to bear in mind that British rule also brought economic prosperity and social progress to Malaya. The British government compensated the rulers by ensuring they had authority over religion and customs. They also introduced the Malay land reservations system to protect the indigenous Malays. STAND In this essay, my view is that British colonial rule benefitted Malaya politically and economically even though there were some damages to the social structure, making the impact rather uneven throughout Malaya.

BODY PARAGRAPH AGREEING PERSPECTIVE POLITICAL STABILITY POINT The British helped to achieve peace & stability in the Malay states by resolving the succession disputes and the conflicts between the tin miners. EVIDENCE (SUCCESSION DISPUTES) -The Mala