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What did the European businessmen contibuite to Singapore?
They made it famous by setting up a office on st John's island to tell ships which pass by that Singapore is free trading port.
Why do you have Singapore?
Singapore was founded by the british to be used as a trading port and stop-over for their ships.
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 is the Problems with setting up a British trading port in Singapore?
What problems did the British face in starting a trading settlement inSingapore? The Dutch were in control - Singapore was under the rule of Sultan Abdul Raman who was underthe Dutch- Raffles decided to recognise Tengku Hussein as the rightful Sultanand obtain permission to set up a settlement in Singapore
What nation in Asia was created for trading purposes?
Singapore was created for trading purposes and is the dominant shipping port of Southeast Asia.
What was Raffles's aim when he came to Singapore?
He wanted to set up a trading port and a little settlement.
Who was the British governor who first established Singapore as a trading port in 19th century?
Sir Stamford Raffles
What are the bad points for Raffles to set up a british trading port in Singapore long ago?
illnesses
Why is the Singapore's river so famous?
Singapore River is a river which brought Singapore wealth as in the past, Singapore was a fishing area until Raffles came and developed this place into a trading port. Singapore River was the river that traders used to come into Singapore.
A poem for Sir Stamford Raffles?
Sir Stamford Raffles is so great,he found Singapore as a trading port, the port was free and safe ,no taxes had to be paid,all thanks to Sir Stamford Raffles,Singapore became a modern city and always remain a free port.
Where is the us naval port in Singapore?
There is NO US naval port in Singapore.
Was there Singapore before 1819?
The Sultanate of Johor used Singapore as a trading port for a while in the 16th and 17th centuries, however the Portuguese burnt that port city down in the early 1600s. The island remained pretty much forgotten until Sir Raffles arrived and set up a British trading post.
