Greenridge Sec S2 History 2023 EOY

[Turn over This paper consists of 5 printed pages and 1 blank page, including this cover page. GREENRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL 2023 END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS CANDIDATE NAME CLASS - INDEX NUMBER HISTORY 29 September 2023 Setter: Mr. Chee Yuan Jun 1 hour 15 minutes Additional Materials: Writing Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on this cover and all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer two out of three questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total of the marks for this paper is 36. For Examiner’s Use Total 36

2 Section A: Source-Based Question (16 Marks) Study the sources and Question 1 carefully, and then answer all parts of the question. For each question part, you should use the source(s) indicated to help you answer the question. In answering the questions, you should also use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and analyse the sources. 1 (a) Study Source A. Why was this poster published? Explain your answer. [5] 1 (b) Study Source B How supportive was the author about moving into HDB flats? Explain your answer. [5] 1 (c) Study Sources C and D. In what ways are the sources similar? Explain your answer. [6] How did Singapore develop in its post-independence years? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Upon independence in 1965, Singapore embarked on rapid social transformations to build up a new nation. For instance, on the issue of housing, this included moving people out of the kampungs and relocating them into affordable HDB flats. On other social is sues, the government also launched various health and environmental campaigns aimed at transforming Singapore into a modern city - state. Read the following sources to find out more about the government’s plans in the post-independence and the impact on citizens.

3 [Turn over Source A: A poster from the National Health Campaign of 1979. Source B: Adapted from an interview about life after moving into the HDB flats. One very significant change was that we did not need to use the bucket system. Every flat also had its own rubbish disposal chute. Previously, you needed to carry your own rubbish and throw it into the dustbin outside on the road. Apart from that, you can say that life is going on as before. I do, however, miss the walkways where we gathered in the evenings. We had the opportunity to talk among us – those are gone. Our neighbours co