The Road to Independence · 1945–1965
9 August 1965: Separation
The emotional day Singapore became an independent and sovereign nation.
Key Questions
- 1Why was Lee Kuan Yew sad during the televised announcement?
- 2What does it mean to be a sovereign nation?
- 3What were the immediate fears for the new country?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: The Road to Independence - P4
Level: Primary 4
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: The Road to Independence
Period: 1945–1965
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