Sunday, July 08, 2007

MSH4.3.3.Nation Building

Topic: Nation Building, 1965-1971
Essential Question: How did Singapore ensure its survival after separation?
  • Review
    • Economic undercurrents
      • Common market
      • Borneo loans/Federal contributions
    • Communal tensions
      • Race riots
    • Political antagonisms
      • Elections of 1963-1964
      • Malaysian Solidarity Convention
      • Quarrels in the House
  • Understanding goals
    • How did Singapore protect its national security?
      • Diplomacy
      • Deterrence
    • How did Singapore plan its economic survival?
      • Investment
      • Industrialisation
  • Performances
    • How similar are the dilemmas that Singapore faced before and after Malaysia?
    • What other factor(s) was/were crucial to the national building efforts of Singapore after separation?
  • On-going Assessment
    • Why was the outlook for Singapore pessimistic in 1965? (12)
    • Singapore's attempts to build friendly relations in the region were the most effective way to safeguard her national security. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13)
      • to be completed before class.