Post-War Rebirth and the Path to Self-Rule · 1945–1955
The Concept of Citizenship
The 1957 Citizenship Ordinance and the definition of a "Singaporean."
Key Questions
- 1Who was eligible for Singapore citizenship in 1957?
- 2How did citizenship help build a sense of national identity?
- 3Why was the creation of a local citizenship a radical step?
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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