Being part of the British Empire provided Singapore with significant economic and infrastructural benefits. The British established Singapore as a major trading port, which facilitated commerce and attracted businesses, leading to economic growth. Additionally, British governance introduced modern infrastructure, education, and legal systems that contributed to the development of the city-state. However, this relationship also led to social and political complexities that shaped Singapore’s future.
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.
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.
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During World War II, Singapore was occupied by the Japanese Empire. After the war, the British Empire took control of Malaya and built the port at Singapore.
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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cocoa, palm oil, groundnuts
large profits from the slave trade
Before independence, Singapore was part of the British Empire. It is also worthy to note that there was no development where Singapore now is before the British built it.
in 1947
the first British colony in Singapore is......................................
Whilst Canada was in the British Empire Britain was burdened with the main responsibility and expense for defending these territories.