Remake of Sec 2 Singapore History by https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo To foster your passion in learning history en-us 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC 2025-11-28 03:39:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Beartoy.png The Battle for Singapore oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623325 Watch this video to the 20 minutes mark to understand an overview on the reasons for why Singapore Fell. ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623325 Why study History ? oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623326 For those who are still wondering why we study history.]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623326 The Battle of Bukit Chandu (Lt Adnan) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623327 Lt Adnan is described by many Singaporeans and Malaysians today as a hero for his actions on Bukit Chandu—he encouraged his men not to surrender and instead fight to the death. In Singaporean and Malaysian school textbooks, he is also credited as the soldier who noticed the error in the marching style of the Japanese soldiers disguised as Indian troops.

"The Malay Regiment showed what esprit de corps and discipline can achieve. Garrisons of posts held their ground and many of them were wiped out almost to a man." - Lt General Arthur Percival]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623327 Exercise 2: Question 1 oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623328 Suggested Answer:

I can infer that General Yamashita is a strategic/intelligent/capable leader. This is seen in the source, "he struck, marching his troops through supposedly impenetrable jungle to pounce on Great Britain's 'Gilbraltar of the East', and "Yamashita prevailed". This means that General Yamashita was intelligent/strategic/capable as he was able to emerge victorious, despite the great challenge of Singapore being a strong and undefeatable fortress. ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623328 Maria Hertogh Riots oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623329 Watch this video to have an understanding on why the Maria Hertogh Custody case generated so much controversy]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623329 Chap 5.1 and 5.2, Kahoot Quiz oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623330 Here is a pretty simple and easy Kahoot quiz on Chap 5.1 and Chap 5.3. If you have done your revision or have been paying attention in class you should score full marks !
Click on the link to play the quiz!
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/1db5ae89-74e5-47aa-8a1d-cb7b0ba0c861]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623330 Answers for Ex 4 and Mistakes to avoid for Comparison Qns oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623331 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623331 SEQ (Structured Essay Format) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623332 Normally..
P : Point
E : Examples from the Textbook (Do not need to Quote)
E : Explanation
L: Link

However for essay questions which have two sides, eg. Difference in ppl's views.
You may structure it in this format instead.

EG.
Explain the reason for the difference in people's views towards the British.

1) Accept British Rule
PEEL

2) Do not accept British Rule
PEEL

Notes/Feedback on Students' SEQ Work
1) Be very clear on the chronological order of events and the relevant examples under each point. 
2) It's a history paper, you are required to cite facts. Be as specific as possible. DO NOT DESCRIBE GENERALLY. 
3) Explanation should be based on sound historical facts not conjecture. 
4) Always ensure that you meet the question requirements. 
eg. Different views, means show both sides. One side is not enough. ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623332 Feedback on Comparison Homework, Exercise 5 (Fall of Singapore SBQ) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623333 1) Be aware of the Question requirements 
- Comparison with a FOCUS. 
Students should compare source content with the FOCUS in mind. 
eg. How similar are sources A and B in telling you about People's views towards British? 
(Comparison Criteria should be on Ppl's views on British, anything else is L1)

- Identify if question is asking for Similarity and/or Difference. 
(1S, 1D, 2S, 2D?, 1S and 1D?)
You can also tell if it is looking for one paragraph or two from the marks scheme. (4-5 Marks - 1 para, 6-7 Marks - 2 para)

2)  Common Criteria and Evidence
- Forms a cohesive argument  
- Comparison is based on source content, (DO NOT compare based on source topic, type, author, provenance, L1)

3) Explanation 
- Shows how the set of evidence is a Similarity or Difference. 
- If you are trying too hard to force a resemblance, you are on the wrong track. 

4) Answer Format 
- Common Criteria, Evidence from both sources, Explanation (CEE)
(You may choose to structure it any other way as long as you have these key components)]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623333 Suggested Answer for Exercise 7 oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623334 C: Both Sources A and B are different in terms of the British views towards the Japanese military strength. 

E: Source A states, "they (Japanese) were supposed to be bow-legged, cross-eyed, incapable of shooting straight or building ships that would stay afloat in a storm, able to only make weapons that does not work properly." However, Source B states, "The Japanese in Malaya have shown themselves to be able, disciplined and capable soldiers." 

E: This means that Source A and B are different in terms of the British views towards Japanese military strength. This is because Source A sees the Japanese soldiers as weak and incompetent, while Source B sees the Japanese soldiers as strong and competent.  ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623334 In the Spirit of Total Defence Day oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623335 Total Defence Day marks the surrender of Singapore by the British to the Japanese in WW2. It is a day to commemorate the importance of Singaporeans being prepared and resolved to defend Singapore ourselves. Every citizen in Singapore has a part to play in ensuring our nation's security and safety. 

Given the prevalence of international terrorism.
It is no longer a question of "IF", it is a question of "WHEN", Singapore would face/suffer from a terrorist attack. 

Perhaps to start you off, it would be good for you to understand/recap on what Total Defence refers to. You may do so, by watching the video below. ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623335 LAST REMINDER ON INDIVIDUAL HI oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623336 •Due Week 10. 
•Students are to investigate 2 historical events and to find 3 sources for each event.
•1970s Workforce, Fertility Rates, Foreign Policy ARE NOT EVENTS,
Maria Hertogh Riots, 1955 Elections, SookChing Massacre are EVENTS

•Ensure that you have included a BOOK SOURCE and an ORAL INTERVIEW
•ALL SOURCES MUST BE PROPERLY CITED (CITATIONS PART OF MARKING RUBRICS)

•Student are to make inferences on the significance of the events for each source. 
(Qns to ask when making inferences on significance: What is the impact on SG or the ppl? How many people was impacted? How did it change lives/SG? How deeply did it impact SG/the people?)

•The inferences made from each source should be different.
•Your evidence is part of the Source (1-2 lines), it should not be the Source itself. 
•You are to refer to relevant pages of your HI booklet for more Information.

•Students should select different events from their team mates.
•Students are NOT ALLOWED to use the same sources as their team mates

•STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO DECIDE ON THEIR EVENTS EARLY, GATHER 3 RELEVANT SOURCES AND THEN MAKE THEIR INFERENCES.
(This is because sources might be harder to find for certain events)


ENSURE THAT YOUR SOURCE, EVIDENCE and INFERENCE IS RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC AND THE INQUIRY QUESTION. (MUST EXPLAIN WHY IT IS SIGNIFICANT!)
 
 THE MOMENT IT IS WRONG, YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET L1/1 

* This list of reminders is non-exhaustive. 
You are to read your HI Booklet in detail to understand the requirements.
]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623336 Here is an academic article on the impact of the British Colonial Legacy in Singapore. oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623337 This article demonstrates how British Colonial rule has shaped Singapore in 3 key areas; law, public administration and social services. (read from page 2)

If we weren't a British colony, it is very likely that we would have been a Dutch colony (recall Sec 1 content). 
If so, what could this alternative history look like? 
Perhaps you would like to read up more on what colonial rule was like in the Dutch East Indies? (modern day Indonesia, who were also occupied by the Japanese during WW2)

Another possibility would be that we wouldn't have chosen English (the language spoken by the British) to be our lingua franca. And if so, perhaps Singapore might have lost out economically and may not have thrived like it did, as the use of the English language was and is of vital importance to international trade and commerce. 


]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623337 A glimpse into Colonial Rule in the Dutch East Indies (modern day Indonesia) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623338 TLDR;
In the 19th century, the Dutch East Indies - modern Indonesia - developed into a profitable colonial empire. Local insurgents were suppressed and henceforth a huge slice of Dutch revenue came from the East Indies (read the article to find out how this was done)
The Japanese occupation was followed by a war of independence (what was the cost of this war?), and in 1949 the Dutch ceded control of the archipelago.]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623338 What was life like for the British after WW2 oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623339 In order to understand the actions of the British in Singapore, post-world war. 

We have to understand what life was like in Britain. 
An area we could examine would be food shortages that Britain similarly experienced after WW2.

The topic of interest is, "Why did rationing in the UK only end in 1954, 9 years after WW2". 

This article was contributed by netizens. ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623339 Chap 6: People's Aspirations after 1945 (part 1) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623340 Kahoot Quiz.
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/1bc1c848-0dfa-46eb-9431-506e0e2f8071]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623340 Self-practice Maria Hertogh Riots: Suggested Answers oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623341 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623341 Holiday Homework Qn 1 (a) review oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623342 Read the following sample answers and my comments. 
This set of notes will help you understand why understanding the question and the sources clearly is necessary to avoid committing serious mistakes like misinterpreting the source or not answering the question. ]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623342 Insightful article oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623343 What we omit in History matters as much as what we immortalise.]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623343 Visit this site to learn more about David Marshall oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623344 https://roots.sg/learn/stories/david-marshall/story]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623344 2E Revision Questions (not exhaustive) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623345 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623345 Maria Hertogh oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623347 Account by a family member of Maria Hertogh
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-always-cry-when-i-think-of-her]]> 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623347 What was life like as a young malay men during the Maria Hertogh Riots (Narrative Account) oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623348 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623348 Read this article to find out why Maria was the only child separated from her Dutch parents. oilye https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623349 2019-01-27 00:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oilye/3vn6bcxy2efo/wish/324623349