Unity Sec S2 History 2023 EOY

Sec 2E History Page 1 of 18 USS EYE 2023 Section A: Source-Based Case Study [15m] 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 in understanding and analysing the sources. 1 This question is about National Service in Singapore. (a) Study Source A. What can you infer from the source about people’s feelings towards National Service in Singapore in the 1960s? Explain your answer. [4] (b) Study Source B. Why was this source published? Explain your answer. [5] (c) Study Source C and Source D. How similar are the sources regarding National Service? Explain your answer. [6]

Sec 2E History Page 2 of 18 USS EYE 2023 Source A: A photograph from the 1960s showing family members watching their loved ones entering a training camp. Source B: A photograph showing a Minister making a speech during a National Servicemen send -off party* at a local community centre in 1968, published in a local newspaper. * Send-off parties were organised to honour young men going to serve the country.

Sec 2E History Page 3 of 18 USS EYE 2023 Source C: Adapted from an online post about National Service. We have not really tasted the kind of fear to truly appreciate how NS keeps our country independent. Most Singaporeans in the new generation have never had to suffer the pain and experience of war. Hence, while we do acknowledge the fact that national defence is necessary for the country, we still complain about NS because two years to us is a very long period. We could have travelled more and gained more international exposure. We could have started employment earlier and gain more work experience to make us more competitive in the workplace. We need to go back for reservist training every year, causing disruption to our work. Source D: Adapted from an online post about National Service. Here are my thoughts about NS: 1. You make friends and build connections. You meet people you would never meet if there was no NS. 2. You learn values. Discipline, punctuality, sense of urgency and respect for everyone. 3. You learn to be tactful when dealing with a sensitive situation. 4. You learn to have teamwork. Basically, why would you not want to experience the growth that only National Service can provide? Sure, pay is low, two years wasted and ten cycles of reservist, but you gain all of these benefits.

Sec 2E History Page 4 of 18 USS EYE 2023 Section B: Structured Questions [20m] Answer all questions. 2 This question is on the challenges in the Federation of Malaysia. (a) Describe the economic disagreements between the Alliance Party and the PAP during Merger. [4 ] (b) Explain the political r