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25 Cards in this Set
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TWO reforms of Sir Hugh Low
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1. Established the Perak State Council
2. Established a State Treasury |
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TWO reasons for the British intervention in Malaya
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1. Anarchy in the Malay states
2. Demand for tin |
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TWO European countries that had colonies in the East
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Britain and France
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When did the Straits Settlements become a Crown Colony?
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In 1867
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Which office controls the Straits Settlements?
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Colonial Office in London
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TWO Chinese clans that fought for tin mining areas in Perak
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1. Ghee Hin
2. Hai San |
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What were the Kew Letters?
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Kew Letters were used to give the British the right to take over Dutch possessions in the East
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TWO reasons why Penang wasn't suitable as a naval base
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1. Unsuitable trading centre
2. High cost of administration |
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What were the 3 effects of immigration to Malaya?
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1. Provided cheap labours
2. Revenue increased 3. Became multi-ethnic nation |
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When was the Federated Malay States formed?
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In 1896
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First Resident-General of the Federated Malay States
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Sir Frank Swettenham
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Other name for the Anglo-Dutch Treaty
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The Treaty of London
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When did the Treaty of London sign?
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1824
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When did the British occupy Java?
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In 1811
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Lieutenant-Governor of Java
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Sir Stamford Raffles
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TWO terms of Pangkor Engagement
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1. Raja Abdullah was made as Sultan of Perak
2. British Resident was appointed as advisor |
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TWO reasons for the development of Rubber Industry in Malaya
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1. Development of motor-car industry
2. Investment by British investors |
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TWO states which joined the Federated Malay States
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1. Perak
2. Pahang |
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TWO reasons why European traders needed a port of call in the east
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1. To harbour ships
2. Trade |
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Residential System definition
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The British system of indirect rule and was to advice sultan on all matters of administration except Islamic religion and Malay customs
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TWO of the jobs of a British Resident
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1. Maintain Law and Order
2. Promote economic activities |
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Date of J.W.W Birch died
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In 1875
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J.W.W Birch killer
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Maharaja Lela
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TWO advantages of the Residential System
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1. Economic development
2. Growth of towns |
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TWO disadvantages of the Residential System
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1. Weakened the power of the sultans
2. No co-ordination among states |
