Merger, Separation, Independence
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THE CHINESE HIGH SCHOOL
INTEGRATED HUMANITIES
MAJOR RESEARCH PAPER 2004
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MERGER : A THREAT TO SINGAPORE'S INDEPENDENCE
By
Lester Tan Bo Xue (12) 2C
Subject Integration of
History (slant), Literature, Geography and Economics
(Subjected to changes)
Teacher Mentor : Mr Paul Ho
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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No. Content Page
1 Proposal 3 - 9
2 Literature Review 11 -16
3 Chapter 1
1963-1965: A period of Uncertainty and Unknowns
Struggle for independence
Merger
Separation
Assuming total independence as a Republic
Understanding circumstances
Conflicts and racial riots inflicted
Inflicted as due to political rivalry
Characters and racial riots as catalysts
Merger unable to bring about any measures of independence for Singapore
18-21
4 Chapter 2
Surfacing Problems: OUT! MALAYAN UNION RATIONALIZATIONS
The need to understand
The Malayan Union Scheme
Singapore's exclusion means
Economical interest divergence
Psychological fears and influence
Racial factor of numbers and ratio
Close ties controversially recognised
Exclusion and merger once again
22-26
5 Chapter 3
Introduction of the UMNO as the main political power
Background on the UMNO
Rationale for support from the people for UMNO
Powers, Strength and Ability of UMNO
Psychological advantages UMNO had
The Federation scheme
Plans for alliance and gravitation...
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