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They came to Singapore mostly to trade and to make a better living, as Singapore had better job opportunities then. For example, at that time, India was war-stricken and there was a lack of jobs or means to earn money. This is why there was a sudden influx of Indians, especially from the South. Most of them became sepoys (policemen) or guards.
Also, in China, there was not much arable land and there were too many farmers. Thus, most of these farmers were thrown into poverty, not being able to even feed their own families with their harvest. They came to Singapore to attempt to escape this poverty and to get better jobs. Also, coolie agents were sent from Singapore to villages in South China to call for people to work as coolies in Singapore. They were promised that these jobs would remove them from poverty. Also, a lot of Chinese traders were attracted to Singapore because of the high potential they saw in it.
Malay immigrants came to Singapore from various places: the Malay Archipelago, Indonesia and some from Brunei. The Malays, not unlike the other race groups, also wanted to find better jobs in Singapore. The mostly worked as hawkers or technicians, especially on ships.
I hope I've answered your question!
~By a 14 year old from Singapore ;P
What else can I help you with?
Was Singapore a jungle in the 19th century?
, of course(not)
Which of the following statements about the late 19th century and earl 20th century immigrants is not true?
It is not true that all late 19th century and early 20th century immigrants came from Europe. While a large number of immigrants did come from European countries, there were also immigrants from other parts of the world, such as Asia.
What attracted bores in the 19Th century?
the boers were horney
What were some pros and cons of 19th century immigrants?
The scalawags were pros carpetbaggers were cons in the exPansion in the 19th century
What European aspect swelled population in early 19th century?
immigrants
When did the immigrants from Greece Hungary and Romania come to America?
In the 19th century
What attracted the interest of the bores during the late 19th century?
Computers
Why were native Americans rejecting immigrants in 19th century?
because they eat booty
What brought immigrants to the North in the early 19th century?
idfk you tell meh :)
Was Singapore really a jungle in the 19th Century?
No. It was already quite a developed country.(I think)
Why were the immigrants of the 19th century important?
In the 19th century in the USA, immigrants most often worked in factories in the major US cities on the US East coast. Many were also employed to work on the ever expanding railroad industry.
What attempts did you make to keep immigrants out of the US in the 19th century?
not sure ask again
