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Which group of immigrants had a larger role to play in Malaya's economy and political arena from the 1850s to 1920s?
Which group of immigrants had a larger role to play in Malaya's economy and political arena from the 1850s to 1920s?
- Malays
- Bangsawans
- Chinese
- Indians (correct)
Besides being estate workers, what other roles did Indians have in Malaya?
Besides being estate workers, what other roles did Indians have in Malaya?
- Teachers
- Doctors
- Lawyers (correct)
- Farmers
What were the Chinese immigrants brought in for?
What were the Chinese immigrants brought in for?
- Fishing
- Spice farming
- Tin mining (correct)
- Rubber plantations
Why did many Chinese immigrants come to Malaya with only the clothes on their backs?
Why did many Chinese immigrants come to Malaya with only the clothes on their backs?
Where did Malay aristocrats send their male children to be educated in the 1900s?
Where did Malay aristocrats send their male children to be educated in the 1900s?
Study Notes
Immigrants in Malaya's Economy and Politics
- The Chinese immigrants had a larger role to play in Malaya's economy and political arena from the 1850s to 1920s.
Indian Immigrants in Malaya
- Indians worked as estate workers, but also had other roles such as:
- Money changers
- Merchants
- Traders
Chinese Immigration to Malaya
- Chinese immigrants were brought in to work in mines, especially tin mines.
- Many Chinese immigrants came to Malaya with only the clothes on their backs because they were poor and had mortgaged their belongings to pay for their passage.
Education of Malay Aristocrats
- In the 1900s, Malay aristocrats sent their male children to be educated in England.
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Exploring the Influence of Indian and Chinese Immigrants in Malaya's Economy and Politics from 1850s to 1920s. Test your knowledge on the significant role played by Indian and Chinese immigrants in shaping Malaya's economy and political landscape during this era. Discover their contributions as estate workers, British-educated administrators, lawyers, officers, and more.
