Raffles' Search for a British Port
Students will investigate Stamford Raffles' strategic reasons for seeking a new British trading post in the Malay Archipelago.
Key Questions
- Analyze the shortcomings of Penang and Bencoolen that prompted the British search for a new port.
- Explain the specific qualities Raffles prioritized when scouting for a new settlement.
- Justify why Singapore was ultimately selected over other potential locations in the region.
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