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Dear all

Here are some practice SEQs for you. Please try some of these SEQs out as you prepare for your exams.

Practice SEQs

Chapter 2

(a) To what extent was Singapore’s good geographical location the reason for the British decision to start a trade settlement in Singapore.

(b) ‘Farquhar’s residency was bad for Singapore’, How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Chapter 3

(a) How far were unfavourable conditions in their homeland the main reason for the coming of immigrants to Singapore? Explain your answer.

(b) ‘The contribution of immigrants to the development of Singapore was purely economic’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Chapter 4

(a) To what extent were law and order problems the main issue confronting the British colonial government in the 1860s? Explain your answer.

(b) ‘British colonial rule was unsuccessful’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Chapter 5

(a) How far was the threat to Singapore’s trade the greatest impact of the First World War? Explain your answer.

(a) To what extent was the increase in trade was the most important impact of the industrial revolution on Singapore? Explain your answer.

Chapter 6

(a) To what extent were better Japanese preparations the reason why the Japanese were victorious? Explain your answer.

(b) ‘The Japanese occupation was a disaster for Singapore’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Chapter 7

(a) To what extent was the greatest impact of the Rendel Commission limited self government? Explain your answer.

(b) ‘The 1948 elections was a failure’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Chapter 8

(a) To what extent was the success of the 1959 elections due to the participation of more political parties? Explain your answer.

(b) ‘Lim Yew Hock’s stint as Chief Minister was a great success’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Chapter 9

(a) How far were economic considerations the main reason for the merger between Singapore and Malaysia? Explain your answer.

(b) ‘Separation was a disaster for Singapore’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.