Post-War Rebirth and the Path to Self-Rule · 1945–1955
The Hock Lee Bus Riots
Labour unrest and the influence of pro-communist elements.
Key Questions
- 1What were the causes of the industrial strikes in the mid-1950s?
- 2How did the riots impact the government's ability to maintain order?
- 3What was the relationship between unions and political parties?
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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