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History Chapter 7, David Marshall, Lim Yew Hock - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Many (esp in Chinese Community) remembered how the MCP had helped in the resistance against the Japanese in WW2. MCP worked to influence trade unions and Chinese medium Schools, stirring up anti-colonial feelings. It attack rubber plantations and tin mines in Malaya, many of which were owned and managed by the British. The MCP's actions further heightened British fears.
  - - - Countries such as India, Indonesia started to gain independence as colonial rule weakened. This encouraged the people to gain independe and free themselves from colonial rule
  - - - The British formed a commission in July to review the constitution of Singapore. They aimed to find out how locals could play a more active role in the government.
    - - In comparison to the elections in 1948 and 1951, the 1955 elections aroused a far greater interest and generated much political activity. People were encouraged by the greater degree of self-government promised in the Rendel Constitution. Those eager to press for change held discussions and more political parties emerged as a result.
- - - - The British were not pleased with how the LF handled the Hock Lee Bus Riots and doubted their ability to maintain law & order. The British wanted a strong & stable government in SG to keep it from becoming a communist
  - - - He thus succeeded in securing full internal self government and control over all domestic issues except for internal security. The British were also given control over external affairs and external defence