TOPIC 5

Question:
Singapore's struggle to achieve internal self-government in the period 1945-1956 had its costs.
Was it worth it?
Give at least 2 reasons to support your stand.

Yes, I agree that Singapore's stuggle to achieve internal self-government was a worthy struggle.

The first reason.
As we have learnt in chapter 7 & 8 , several riots such as the Hock Lee Bus Riot and the Anti-National Service Riot occured then. These riots occured because the British were not able to satisfy the locals. Besides that, Singapore, a British colony then, was and is such a small country and nation.
Since such complications and disruption took place in a small nation like this, it can be ruled out that the British were not efficient in their ruling.
Now, Singapore is an independent nation, standing on it's own feet.
Therefore, I feel that it was worth all that struggle as it is now proven that Singapore is more efficient in ruling itself than compared to the British.

The Second reason.
Evidently, through all that struggle, the British were convinced to let Singapore be free from their rule and gain independence.