Stamford Raffles Arrives
Pupils learn about who Raffles was, why he came to Singapore, and what happened when he landed in 1819.
Key Questions
- 1Who was Stamford Raffles?
- 2Why did Raffles choose Singapore as a trading post?
- 3What agreement did Raffles make with the local leaders?
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