Sec 1 History: Straits Settlements & 1824 Treaties (Chapter 2 Structured Questions)
Part (a)
Identify the three settlements grouped together as the Straits Settlements in 1826. [3m]
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Penang.
Melaka.
Singapore.
Part (b)
Describe the provisions concerning Singapore in the two treaties signed in 1824. [7m]
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Point: The Anglo-Dutch Treaty placed Singapore within Britain's agreed sphere of influence.
Elaboration: The Dutch gave up their claim to Singapore. Britain and the Netherlands also agreed to keep their settlements and agreements with local rulers within their respective spheres, with Singapore on the British side.
Point: The Treaty of Friendship and Alliance transferred control of the entire island to Britain.
Elaboration: John Crawfurd negotiated this agreement with Sultan Hussein and Temenggong Abdul Rahman. They received higher payments, while British authority extended beyond the earlier permission to establish a trading post.
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