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History Chapter 8 Part 2 - Towards Self-Government
- 1. Chapter 8 Part 2 First& Second Merdeka Talks 1959 election
- 2. Comparison of First MerdekaTalks vs Second Merdeka Talks
- 3. First Merdeka Talks Ledby David Marshall – the first Chief Minister David Marshall went to London to request from the British for full internal self- government in 1956 The talks failed when the British disagreed to Marshall’s demands
- 4. Why were theBritish unwilling to grant permission to David Marshall for internal self-government?
- 5. The British feltthat David Marshall would not protect their interests and needs. The British were unconvinced by David Marshall’s ability to keep Singapore safe from the Communists. British Singapore
- 6. Second Merdeka Talks Ledby Lim Yew Hock – the second Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock led the administration (government) to London in 1957 to re-negotiate with the British for full self-government. The negotiation was successful.
- 7. Why were theBritish willing to grant permission to Lim Yew Hock for internal self-government?
- 8. The British showed confidencein Lim Yew Hock’s administration Reason He had managed to suppress the riots successfully in an effective manner.
- 9. Result of Second MerdekaTalks in 1957 Sngapore gained full control of all internal matters of government.
- 10. Internal Security ForeignAffairs Defence Compromise on these areas
- 11. Upon his returnfrom London, he announced that “Singapore would have internal self- government with an election in May 1959.”
- 12. Branch of GovernmentAreas of Responsibility Executive Legislative Singapore’s internal self- government British Shared responsibility • Head of State or Yang-di- Pertuan • Prime Minister • Local Ministers 51 members to be elected in the 1959 election • Trade & Industry • Health • Education • Finance • Housing • Law and Finance • External Affairs • External Defence Internal Security How was the government structure like after the 1959 election?
- 13. Branch of GovernmentAreas of Responsibility Executive Legislative Singapore’s internal self- government British Shared responsibility • Head of State or Yang-di- Pertuan • Prime Minister • Local Ministers 51 members to be elected in the 1959 election • Trade & Industry • Health • Education • Finance • Housing • Law and Finance • External Affairs • External Defence Internal Security How was the government structure like after the 1959 election?
- 14. Branch of GovernmentAreas of Responsibility Executive Legislative Singapore’s internal self- government British Shared responsibility • Head of State or Yang-di- Pertuan • Prime Minister • Local Ministers 51 members to be elected in the 1959 election • Trade & Industry • Health • Education • Finance • Housing • Law and Finance • External Affairs • External Defence Internal Security How was the government structure like after the 1959 election?
- 15. Branch of GovernmentAreas of Responsibility Executive Legislative Singapore’s internal self- government British Shared responsibility • Head of State or Yang-di- Pertuan • Prime Minister • Local Ministers 51 members to be elected in the 1959 election • Trade & Industry • Health • Education • Finance • Housing • Law and Finance • External Affairs • External Defence Internal Security How was the government structure like after the 1959 election?
- 16. Branch of GovernmentAreas of Responsibility Executive Legislative Singapore’s internal self- government British Shared responsibility • Head of State or Yang-di- Pertuan • Prime Minister • Local Ministers 51 members to be elected in the 1959 election • Trade & Industry • Health • Education • Finance • Housing • Law and Finance • External Affairs • External Defence Internal Security How was the government structure like after the 1959 election?
- 17. The 1959 election wasa very important election to Singapore.
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- 19. It was thefirst fully democratic election. • All the members in the Legislative Assembly were elected by the people. Voting was made compulsory. • This to ensure people took part in the election. The Citizenship Ordinance passed in 1957. • Immigrants are allowed to be citizens.
- 20. 1959 election political parties tookpart in this election.
- 21. Candidates 194 Seats in theLegislative Assembly 51
- 22. The Results Biggest Winner People’sAction Party
- 23. What made PAP more popular amongthe other political parties?
- 24. Perceived as honest and incorruptible Organisedand United A comprehensive plan for Singapore Supported by a large group of voluntary helpers from trade unions and Chinese schools
- 25. Lee Kuan Yew PAP’sleader First Prime Minister
- 26. Zubir Said Composer of ‘MajulaSingapura’ Lee Kuan Yew PAP’s leader First Prime Minister
- 27. PAPformed the government ZubirSaid Composer of ‘Majula Singapura’ Lee Kuan Yew PAP’s leader First Prime Minister Yusof bin Ishak Head of State First President
- 28. Singapore had yetto achieve independence as British still had control in certain areas such as External Affairs and External Defence However,
- 29. Timeline of ImportantEvents1955 1955 election LF won. David Marshall as Chief Minister. Hock Lee Bus Riots took place. 1956 The First Merdeka Talks failed. David Marshall resigned. Lim Yew Hock became second Chief Minister. Students’ Riots took place. 1957 The Second Merdeka Talks
- 30. 1958 The November 1958 Constitution 1959 1959 fully democratic election PAP wonthe election Formed government 1959 Internal Self- Government
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