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In the early 19th century, European trading companies such as the British and the Dutch East India Companies were fiercely competing outside Europe to get more profit of trade route. The European traders were restricted by the Dutch, they could only trade at Batavia and had to pay heavy taxes.
By that time, the British only had 2 trading settlements which are Bencoolen and Melaka, but they were not very suitable for trading. Penang was located far away form the main trading area of The Straits of Melaka, and was facing the Indian Sea instead of The Straits of Melaka.
Stamford Raffles was then in. When he caught sight on Singapore, he decided to establish a new settlement there. Firstly, Singapore was suitable as a port, it could protect British ships from stormy winds. More than that, the place was very nice for China trade. In the springs, Fort Canning provided plenty of fresh water for the ships. Lasly, Singapore had not been occupied by the Dutch, so the British could avoid conflict with them.
For these reasons, Raffles signed the treaty with the Sultan in charge on 6/2/1819 to establish a trading settlement there.
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When did colonial Singapore happen?
Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942.The Battle of Singapore was fought in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II when the Empire of Japan invaded the Allied stronghold of Singapore. Singapore was the major British military base in South East Asia and nicknamed the "Gibraltar of the East". The fighting in Singapore lasted from 8 December 1941 to 15 February 1942.It resulted in the fall of Singapore to the Japanese, and the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history.[2] About 80,000 British, Australian and Indian troops became prisoners of war, joining 50,000 taken by the Japanese in the Malayan campaign. Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese the "worst disaster" and "largest capitulation" in British history. (source Wikipedia)
Why was Singapore attacked in World War 2 by the Britain Empire?
Its "British empire" you silly slag! And to answer your question, because the japs were holding on to it and we were kinda at war with tham. :-) Singapore was attacked by the Japanese and Singapore was the major British military base in South East Asia, so Singapore belonged to Britain at that time, before they surrender Singapore to Japan and hence, Singapore was not attacked by the Britain Empire.
Why did the British want to control Singapore to make a new port?
Singapore, being in such a good location, was perfect for a trading port. The British believed they would benefit largely from having a trading port in that side of the world, as well as hoping to have a naval base there.
What happenat Singapore in February of 1942?
A battle broke out during world war 2. Japan invaded Singapore and the battle last from from 8 to 15 February 1942. Singapore was one of the British's military base.
Does supermarket in Singapore sell gum base?
No,they do not because chewing gum is also illigel in Singapore and in gum base,there is gum so they do not sell them in Singapore.
What did the British Empire get out of Singapore being part of the British Empire?
Land, Tax, more knowledge taken from the people of Singapore [if they have some that the British did not], more CHEAP Labour, more resources...etc. etc.
What is the base form of chosen?
choose is the base form of chosen and chose
What led to world war 2 in Singapore?
Britains military base at Singapore.
Who side was Singapore on in World War 2?
Singapore was a British colony at the time and Britain's key base in the Far East. It fell to the Japanese in January 1942, whereupon the Japanese committed a whole series of appalling atrocities against the inhabitants.
When was the Singapore naval base built?
1931 but originally started in 1924
How could Singapore become developed country so fast?
It is very small in area and was started from scratch (there was nothing there before) by the British. This meant that its institutions and people did not start from a third world base..... it was never really underdeveloped.
How was the east coast park of Singapore shaped?
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