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The foundation of Singapore breaks the monopoly and the Dutch are no longer the exclusive sovereigns of the eastern seas. Simply put:
-To break Dutch monopoly
-To protect British trade with China
-To extend British influence
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoSingapore was an important colony of the British Empire. It was founded as such in 1819. Because of Singapore's geographical location, the Colony enabled the British to take advantage of trade routes and its location to many parts of southeast Asia. Singapore became an independent nation in 1965.
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∙ 10y agoBritain stole it from China during the Opium Wars.
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∙ 14y agoThe British East India Company established control over it and then declared it a crown colony.
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∙ 12y agoIt was one of the British Empires Crown colonies.It was also in the navel of the Malay Archipelago which made it an ideal trading port.
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∙ 9y agoYes, Singapore was once part of the British Empire.
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Are only countries previously owned by England allowed to play in the commonwealth games?
The countries were never owned by England. They were part of the British empire. The Commonwealth only has countries in it that were part of the British empirel It is only the countries that are involved in the Commonwealth that can participate in the games. Some countries that were part of the British empire have chosen not to be part of the Commonwealth, so there are some countries that were in the British Empire but are not part of the Commonwealth and so they do not participate in the games.
How can you play your part to shape the future of Singapore?
I can support Singapore when we are in danger by aiding people who are hurt.
What part did Singapore play in the bombing of Darwin?
Singapore did not play a part in the Bombing of Darwin, which was carried out by Japan against Australia in 1942. Singapore's connection would be that the country fell to Japan just days before the bombing.
What contribution did troops from the British empire play in ww1?
hi there noob
What negative impact did Australia have on the british empire?
I think you mean what negative impacts the British Empire had on Australia? But anyway I'll answer YOUR question. And that is, Australia didn't have any negative impact on the British Empire. It served as a perfect prison colony as a cheap way for the Empire to dump its prisoners. It produced vast amounts of wool for the Empire which is where the Australian saying comes from 'To break the sheeps back'. It experienced one of the largest gold rushes in history therefore bringing more wealth to the British. It never rebeled against the Empire so there was no expenditure on military. Australia also had a large part to play in colonial wars in that part of the world notably the NZ wars, the Sudanese war, and the Boer war. Although Australia became independent in 1901, today it is still part of the commonwealth and is now called the crown jewell.
What is the purpose of the Singapore flyer?
The Singapore Flyer primarily serves as a tourist attraction to encourage people to come to SIngapore.
What is required to play Empire Online?
To play Empire Online you need to first ensure that you have the proper software, you need to sign in and register and ensure that you have all the compatible components to take part in playing the game.
How do you play hopscotch in Singapore?
YES not sure
Who is jermann kelly?
he is a singapore play writer
Born in Singapore with UK passport can you play for Singapore?
I think as long as you're a citizen... Ask your coach.
What part did british taxes play in history?
The taxes of any country play an important part in history. They fund social and welfare change, conflicts, public construction etc.
What sports does Singapore play?
They internationally play in: Badminton Golf Rugby Athletics
