Bedok South Sec S1 History 2023 EOY

1 BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2023 1EXP CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER LOWER SECONDARY HISTORY Additional Materials: Writing Paper 5 October 2023 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class at the top of this page. Write your answers on the writing paper provided. Write in dark blue or black ink. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer all parts of Question 2 or 3. Fasten your answer scripts together. Submit the question paper and answer scripts separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Setter: Mrs Joan Yang For Examiner’s Use Section A / 20 Section B / 15 Total 35 This document consists of 5 printed pages, including this cover page. [Turn over

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. 1 This question is on founding of modern Singapore. (a) Study Source A. What can you infer about Singapore as a British colony? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B. What does the source tell you about the challenges faced by the British in Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] (c) Study Source C. What does the source tell you about education in colonial Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] (d) Study Sources D and E. How similar are these sources? Explain your answer. [5]

3 How did the British govern Singapore? Background Information The British first arrived in Singapore in 1819, with the signing of the treaty between Sir Stamford Raffles and Tengku Hussein and Temenggong Abdul Rahman. Singapore was declared a free port from its founding days and soon developed into a centre for regional trade. Many people flocked to Singapore to enjoy the benefits of free trade. Singapore’s growth was fast and the British had to manage the different aspects of Singapore’s development. Study the sources below to find out how the British govern Singapore. Source A: An artist drawing of colonial Singapore. Source B: An article by historian Ms Irene Lim on the British colonial rule in Singapore. The Chinese Protectorate was set up by the British to address matters concerning the Chinese community in Singapore. William Pickering was appointed the first Protector of Chinese. The protectorate oversaw matters concerning the Chinese community. Its primary role was to manage newly arrived coolie labourers , manage secret societies and rescue female victims sold to brothels. To stop coolie abuses, Pickering assigned an officer to get on board each newly arrived ship to inform the sinkeh* that the Chinese Protectorate would offer them assistance. The sinkeh were given leaflets and dissuaded from approaching secret societies for help. The Protectorate was authorised to remove from the brothels any girl under 16 years old who was found to be trained for immoral purposes. *sinkeh refers to newly arrived immigrants This British is too much! He pays only peanuts and expects every one to work like an elephant. You make sure the shipment goes out tonight. Hire more coolies…and make sure they are big and strong

4 Source C: An article published by Singapore National Library Board. *Vernacular schools taught in the native languages of the local communities such as Chinese, Malay and Tamil Source D: Adapted from an article written by Professor Tommy Koh in 2019 to celebrate 200 years of British rule in Singapore. Source E: An article adapted from a 2015 exhibition on 200 Years of Healthcare by the National Heritage Board. The colonial administration provided little healthcare services to the local population. This was left to wealthy individuals, clan associations, community and religious groups who took it upon themselves to open schools, hospitals, free clinics, orphanages and other welfare institutions. The British operated Singapore as an open economy, welcoming investment from all sources and welcoming traders of all nations. This legacy has served Singapore well. The first formal school to be established on the island was the Singapore Free School, which was founded in 1834 by Reverend R. J. Darrah. This school was to consist of a central English school and elementary-level vernacular* schools. Although the school ran vernacular departments in Malay, Chinese and Tamil, these classes were short - lived. The Free School subsequently became known as the Singapore Institution Free School and later, Raffles Institution. The colonial government showed a general lack of interest in promoting education. Its limited involvement came in the form of financial support for Malay schools and giving small grants to English schools. The colonial regime contributed to the healthcare of Singapore. These included the Maternal and Child Health Service in 1907, the School Health Service in 1921 and Singapore's first public dental clinic in 1929. Many argue that the British rule, for all its flaws, laid the foundations for Singapore’s remarkable economic success today. Under British rule, it grew in population and prosperity.

5 Section B (Essay) Answer both parts of any one question in this section. 2 This question is about how Singapore became a British Trading Post. (a) Explain why the British became more involved in Southeast Asia in the 19th century. [5] (b) Explain two reasons why the British had to look for a third trading settlement in Southeast Asia. [10] 3 This question is about the contribution of immigrants in Singapore during the 19th and 20th century. (a) Explain the contribution by immigrants to education during the British colonial rule. [5] (b) Explain two pull factors that attracted immigrants to come to Singapore during the 19th century. [10] END OF PAPER Copyright Acknowledgements: Source A:To Tame a Tiger, Joe Yeoh Source B: https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1346_2008-12-10.html Source C: https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2016-10-03_094744.html Source D: https://lawgazette.com.sg/category/special-issue/bicentennial/ Source E: https://www.roots.gov.sg/en/stories-landing/stories/history-of-healthcare-sg

6 Secondary 1 Express History Suggested LORMS 1a) Study Source A. What can you infer about Singapore as a British colony? Explain your answer. [5] Level Descriptor Marks L1 Describe source without making an inference E.g. I can infer that Singapore was a busy trading warehouse and there were many people working. 1 L2 Inference, unsupported. Award 2 marks for 1 inference unsupported. Award 3 marks for 2 inferences unsupported. E.g. I can infer that Singapore as a British Colony was a trading port (2 marks) and there were immigrants of different races. 2-3 L3 Inference, supported Award 4 marks for 1 inference supported. Award 5 marks for 2 inferences supported. E.g. I can infer that Singapore as a British colony was a trading port. From source A, it depicts a scene of a warehouse, suggesting that Singapore was a trading port with warehouses to store goods brought in by Merchants. There are lots of businesses taking place in British colonial Singapore. And/ Or I can also infer that Singapore as a British colony welcomed many immigrants from different countries. From source A, it shows a British man giving orders and the Chinese/ Asian coolies carrying the goods in the warehouse. Thus implying that Singapore was a colony that was multi -racial. It was a colony which welcomed people from different parts of the world. Other acceptable answers: there was racism (British/ Europeans controlling