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 could be depended on in those days. I am not sure about the present day.

4 Source C: Adapted from a speech by Minister for Health Chua Sian Chin, at the launch of the “Keep Singapore Clean” campaign in August 1968. Keeping Singapore clean and healthy has become the crucial challenge of the day and i t is urgent for us to do so. This is a national campaign aimed to stimulate, educate and call our fellow Singaporeans to action to participate actively in keeping Singapore clean. The small minority of people who could not care less and whose anti -social acts of throwing their rubbish anywhere they want, will be met by the full force of the law and the anger of their fellow citizens. . Source D: Adapted from a speech by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on the progress of the “Keep Singapore Clean” campaign in October 1968. Everybody can see the point of a neat home and clean kitchen and healthy children. But responsibility stops too often at the doorstep. It cannot be so. The whole of Singapore has progressed so much as a whole. Even Tanglin, once filled with green spaces, now has Queenstown not far away. And if Queenstown has flies and mosquitoes, they will fly into Tanglin. We have progressed as a country. But there is no thing more important than achieving our position as the cleanest and greenest city in South Asia. Acknowledgements: Source A © National Archives of Singapore Source B © https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/oral_history_interviews/record-details/0d053cf9-115e-11e3-83d5-0050568939ad Source C © https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/csc19680824002.pdf Source D © https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/lky19681001.pdf

5 [Turn over Section B: Structured Questions (20 Marks) Answer any two of the three questions in this section. 2 This question is on the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. (a) Describe the attempts by the Japanese to win the loyalty of people in Singapore. [4] (b) Explain how the Japanese used force to maintain control over Singapore. [6] 3 This question is on Singapore’s path to independence. (a) Describe the external developments that affected locals’ attitude towards the British after World War II. [4] (b) Explain why Singapore and Malaysia separated in 1965. [6] 4 This question is on security challenges in post-independence Singapore. (a) Describe Singapore’s attempts at strengthening relations with the world after independence. [4] (b) Explain how building up its defence force allowed Singapore to resolve its security challenges. [6] END OF PAPER

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7 [Turn over 2E LORMS v3 (31 August) Section A Q1a Study Source A Why was this poster published? Explain your answer. 5 Level Descriptor Marks Answers not phrased as a reason will be awarded 0 marks. 1 Answers based on description of the poster E.g. The poster was published to show that diseases are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. E.g. The poster was published to show that there were many diseases in Singapore. 1 2 Answers based on provenance and undeveloped context E.g. The poster was published because it was meant to commemorate the National Health Campaign. 2 3 Answers based on the message of the source E.g. The poster was published to convince Singaporeans that individuals can play a part in stopping diseases. [3] The evidence is, the source says “Combat diseases due to harmful lifestyles” which suggests to me that individuals can play a role in fighting away these diseases. [4] OR Answers based on a generic outcome of the source [Cap such answers at L3/3]. E.g. The poster was published to convince people to attend the exhibition. 3 – 4 4 Answers based on the outcome of the source E.g. The poster was published to convince Singaporeans to change their lifestyles to become more active/healthier. [4] The evidence is a man actively trying to combat and fight away diseases, which means to say that Singaporeans can play a role in protecting their own health and should therefore do so. [5] 4 – 5

8 Q1b Study Source B. How supportive was the author about moving into HDB flats? Explain your answer. 5 Level Descriptor Marks 1 Description of the source I can tell that HDB causes people not to have to carry their own rubbish anymore. 1 2 Valid inferences without addressing the question I can tell that HDB life is an improvement. This is because the source says, “Every flat also had its own rubbish disposal chute. Previously, you needed to carry out your own rubbish and throw it into the dustbin outside on the road.” This means there is now convenience/better hygiene as people did not need to worry about waste management.” 2 3 Supportive OR Not Supportive Award the higher mark for answers supported wi