The Rise of the Rubber Industry
The introduction of Para rubber and the role of Henry Ridley in transforming the economy.
Key Questions
- 1Why was rubber called "white gold" in the early 20th century?
- 2How did the automobile industry in the West impact Singapore?
- 3What were the environmental consequences of rubber plantations?
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