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