A New Nation Is Born
Pupils reflect on the enormous challenges facing the tiny new nation.
Key Questions
- 1What challenges did Singapore face as a new country?
- 2How did people feel about Singapore's future in 1965?
- 3What qualities would Singapore need to survive?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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