Separation and Independence · 1963–1965
The 1964 Racial Riots
A sensitive look at the civil unrest that broke out and the lessons learned about racial harmony.
Key Questions
- 1What caused the riots in 1964?
- 2How did the government restore peace?
- 3Why is Racial Harmony Day celebrated today because of these events?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Merger and Separation - P5MOE: Social Cohesion - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Separation and Independence
Period: 1963–1965
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