1. Structured Questions
How to write answers?

2. How to write answers for Structured Questions?
Write in complete sentences not point form
Use PEEL method to explain answer
State the point
Explain each point
Give examples
Link to the question
Look at the marks given to know how much to write

3. Practice Questions The Founding of Singapore
Give two reasons why the British needed a new trading settlement in the early 19th century [4m]
Firstly, to break Dutch trade monopoly. The Dutch did not allow the British to trade at any of the Dutch-controlled ports except Batavia.
Secondly, Penang and Bencoolen were unsuitable. They were not located near the main trading area in the Archipelago and thus could not protect the British ships as they sailed along the Straits of Melaka from India to China.

4. Explain 3 reasons why Singapore was chosen as the
new trading settlement? [6m]
Firstly, Singapore occupied a central position on the main trading route between India and China. It could better protect the British ships sailing from India to China. It save would save traders time and money and thus was more profitable for them.
Secondly, it was not occupied by Dutch. The Dutch cannot object.
Thirdly, it had an excellent harbour. It could protect the ships from the stormy winds and had deep waters for the ships to port. It also had a good supply of drinking water.

5. Who was responsible for the growth of
Early Singapore and how did they help
Singapore grow as a trading settlement?
(10m)
Raffles?
Farquhar?
Crawfurd?
- See Chapter 2