Chapter 4: Describe the contributions made by the migrants from 1819 to 1942

Types of contribution made by migrants

Economics

Jobs

Entrepreneurs

Coolies

How

Help to attract more traders to come to Singapore to trade

When other countries traders came to Singapore, they attracted traders from China, India and Arab to come to Singapore to trade

Help the British to earn more money so that they can further develop Singapore

Why did they come the Sg

Free port statues

Geographical location

How

They help to load and unload goods from the traders ship

Helps to do essential jobs for traders

Transport people from one location to the other

Types

Street traders

Moneylenders

Traders

Lend money from moneylenders as many bank will not lend money to the traders

Help to save time for the traders to ensure the efficiency of the traders

Involve in construction buildings

Why

Better job opportunities

More trade

Peace in Singapore

Types

Male coolies

Samsui Women

Craftsmen

How

Build boats so that traders can transport their goods to their next location

If the trader's boat is damaged, they can replace the damage one with the new ones

Help to save time for the traders in case their boat is damages

Why

Better job opportunities

Peace

More traders

Social

Healthcare

How

Donated a huge sum of money to build a hospital

Give free and proper treatment to the people of all races and the poor ones

To ensure the bodies are buried properly and not on the street

Migrants that help

Gan Eng Seng

Tan Tock Seng

Education

How

To educate students about different religion

To provide students with education

Types

St. Margaret's school

Gan Eng Seng school

Hwa Chong Institution

Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah

Chongfu school

Law

How

Have non-official members to join the Legislative Council to give suggestions about the new rule

Help the community to make decision of the new rule