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In 1819, British statesman Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor will allow the British to locate a trading port on the island, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Crown colony of ______ in 1867.
In 1819, British statesman Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor will allow the British to locate a trading port on the island, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Crown colony of ______ in 1867.
Singapore
Important reasons for the rise of ______ were its nodal position at the tip of the Malay Peninsula flanked by the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the presence of a natural sheltered harbour, as well as its status as a free port.
Important reasons for the rise of ______ were its nodal position at the tip of the Malay Peninsula flanked by the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the presence of a natural sheltered harbour, as well as its status as a free port.
Singapore
During World War II, Singapore was invaded and occupied by the ______ Empire from 1942 to 1945.
During World War II, Singapore was invaded and occupied by the ______ Empire from 1942 to 1945.
Japanese
When the ______ surrendered, Singapore reverted to British control, with increasing levels of self-government being granted, resulting in Singapore's merger with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963.
When the ______ surrendered, Singapore reverted to British control, with increasing levels of self-government being granted, resulting in Singapore's merger with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963.
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But, social unrest and racial tensions between Singapore's governing People's Action Party and Malaysia's Alliance Party resulted in Singapore's expulsion from ______.
But, social unrest and racial tensions between Singapore's governing People's Action Party and Malaysia's Alliance Party resulted in Singapore's expulsion from ______.
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Singapore became an independent ______ on 9 August 1965.
Singapore became an independent ______ on 9 August 1965.
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What was the key negotiation of British statesman Stamford Raffles in 1819?
What was the key negotiation of British statesman Stamford Raffles in 1819?
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What were the important reasons for the rise of Singapore?
What were the important reasons for the rise of Singapore?
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Which party was in power in Singapore during the racial tensions that led to its expulsion from Malaysia?
Which party was in power in Singapore during the racial tensions that led to its expulsion from Malaysia?
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What event led to Singapore's merger with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963?
What event led to Singapore's merger with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963?
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When did Singapore become an independent republic?
When did Singapore become an independent republic?
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What was the status of Singapore that contributed to its rise?
What was the status of Singapore that contributed to its rise?
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What year was the Crown colony of Singapore established?
What year was the Crown colony of Singapore established?
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Who was the British statesman that negotiated a treaty for a trading port in Singapore in 1819?
Who was the British statesman that negotiated a treaty for a trading port in Singapore in 1819?
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What event occurred in Singapore in 1963?
What event occurred in Singapore in 1963?
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Who controlled Singapore after the Japanese Empire surrendered in World War II?
Who controlled Singapore after the Japanese Empire surrendered in World War II?
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