Post-War Rebirth and the Path to Self-Rule · 1945–1955
Legacy of Colonialism
Reflecting on what Singapore kept and what it rejected from the British era.
Key Questions
- 1Which colonial institutions still exist in Singapore today?
- 2How has Singapore's interpretation of its colonial past changed?
- 3Was British rule ultimately a "success" or a "failure"?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Post-War Rebirth and the Path to Self-Rule - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: History
Unit: Post-War Rebirth and the Path to Self-Rule
Period: 1945–1955
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