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What was the primary reason for the Maria Hertogh riots?
What was the primary reason for the Maria Hertogh riots?
Who adopted Maria Hertogh during the Japanese Occupation?
Who adopted Maria Hertogh during the Japanese Occupation?
What was the outcome of the court's decision regarding Maria's custody?
What was the outcome of the court's decision regarding Maria's custody?
How did Che Aminah respond to the court's decision?
How did Che Aminah respond to the court's decision?
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What significant event occurred when Maria was 14?
What significant event occurred when Maria was 14?
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What major action did the British take in response to the riots?
What major action did the British take in response to the riots?
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What was the reaction of the Muslim community to the court ruling?
What was the reaction of the Muslim community to the court ruling?
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What impact did the Maria Hertogh riots have on Singapore?
What impact did the Maria Hertogh riots have on Singapore?
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How many people died as a result of the riots?
How many people died as a result of the riots?
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What factor contributed to Che Aminah's claim over Maria's custody?
What factor contributed to Che Aminah's claim over Maria's custody?
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There were __ deaths and ___ injured and damage to ___ property
There were __ deaths and ___ injured and damage to ___ property
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Riots took place in Singapore between
__ and __ ____ 19__ over the custody lawsuit of Maria Hertogh
Riots took place in Singapore between __ and __ ____ 19__ over the custody lawsuit of Maria Hertogh
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Study Notes
Maria Hertogh Riots Background
- Maria Hertogh, a Dutch-Eurasian Catholic girl, was given up for adoption by her biological parents during the Japanese Occupation (J.O.)
- Che Aminah, a Muslim woman, adopted Maria during the J.O.
- After the J.O., Maria's biological parents wanted her back.
Conflict
- Maria's biological father was a prisoner of war during the J.O., leading Maria to live with Che Aminah.
- Maria's parents claimed they only wanted Che Aminah to care for Maria for a few days.
- Che Aminah claimed that the lack of official adoption papers didn't negate the common practice of informal adoptions during the J.O., leading to her belief that Maria was hers.
Court Hearing
- Judges decided Maria was to live with her biological parents.
- Che Aminah appealed this decision.
- Maria was placed in a Catholic convent while the appeal was pending, even though she had been raised as a Muslim.
Escalation
- Maria's life in the convent was the subject of controversial newspaper stories.
- Maria was engaged at the age of 14, the legal age for marriage in Islam, but the engagement was cancelled. Judges considered her Catholic and raised the age to 16 for her to marry.
- Che Aminah's appeal was rejected.
- The Muslim community, supporters of Che Aminah, felt the British judges unfairly sided with the Dutch parents.
Riots
- Supporters of Che Aminah rioted for three days, attacking Europeans, Eurasians, and Muslims suspected of siding with the British.
Impact
- The British imposed a two-week curfew and deployed the army to restore order.
- The riots resulted in 18 deaths, 173 injuries, 72 burned vehicles, 119 damaged vehicles, and extensive damage to personal property.
- Racial and religious tensions escalated, with many believing the court ruling favored Europeans over the local population.
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Explore the intricate background and events surrounding the Maria Hertogh riots, including her adoption, custody dispute, and the subsequent escalation of tensions. This quiz delves into the cultural and legal challenges faced during a pivotal moment in history.
