Dunman Sec S1 History 2023 EOY

This document consists of 5 printed pages. DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2023 SECONDARY 1 EXPRESS HISTORY 2 October 2023 Additional Materials: Writing Paper 1 hour 10 minutes String READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class, index number and question number on all the work that you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use correction fluid. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer both Questions. At the end of the examination, submit the following SEPARATELY: • Section A • Section B The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 35.

2 HISTORY/EYE/1EXP/2023 Section A: Source-Based Question (15 marks) Study the sources and Question 1 carefully, and then answer all parts of the question. For each part question, you should use the source(s) you are told to use to help you answer the question. In answering each part question, you should also use your knowledge of the topic to help you understand and analyse the sources. 1 (a) Study Source A. What can you infer about life under the British rule? Explain your answer. [4] (b) Study Source B. What can you tell about the contributions of the British in Singapore? Explain your answer, using the photograph and your own knowledge. [5] (c) Study Sources C and D. How are the sources similar? Explain your answer. [6]

3 HISTORY/EYE/1EXP/2023 How did British Rule affect Singapore’s Growth as a Port City from 1819-1942? Source A: Adapted from an extract about British efforts to fight crime in 19th Century. Source B: A photograph of Singapore’s General Post Office (Fullerton Hotel today), built by the British during the colonial rule. Secret societies in Singapore recruited members among the new immigrants. One of Singapore’s earliest riots occurred in 1854 when two leading Chinese secret societies clashed. As many as 5,000 men fought on the streets for eight days . This resulted in the death of 400 Chinese. Without proper training, the small police force were unable to deal with the unexpected conflicts. After many such clashe