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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
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Why do you have Singapore?
Singapore was founded by the british to be used as a trading port and stop-over for their ships.
What are the benefits of setting a trading port in Singapore?
we can get the stuffs from the land _from:Jia Xuan Tan Wrps 4 Violet
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 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 did sir stamford raffles choose Singapore as a trading settlement?
It could break the Dutch monopoly because of its strategic location, so it was very crucial to the British. This led to Raffles choosing Singapore as a trading 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 did the British changed Singapura to Singapore?
-They wanted to break the dutch monopoly of trade in the Archipelago By colonizing Singapore, they would have a new trading settlement to rival the Dutch. -Singapore was located centrally and was the main trade route between the East and the West. Therefore, Singapore was the best trading centre amongst other the islands because of its strategic location at the heart of the Malay Archipelago
When was Singapore under British imperial rule?
Singapore was under British rule from 1819 till 1963. (It was taken by the Japanese early in 1942 but reverted to British rule in 1945).Singapore only officially became a British colony in August 1824. Before that, the British only had the rights to start a trading settlement. The Sultan at that time, had only given the British a piece of land to build a settlement in the southern part of Singapore island, as Singapore was still a territory controlled by a Malay ruler. Therefore, the answer to this question is, 1824 - 1956
What did Singapore get out of being in the british empire?
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.
What did the british empire accomplish through their empire?
Setting up a perfect trading system, modernizing 1/4 of the world...
What is the main industry of Singapore?
trading,tourism
