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Period: to
Constitutional changes in Singapore
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India gained independence from British colonial rulers
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Singapore Progressive Party formed
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Emergency in Malaya & Singapore
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Limited elections introduced
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Indonesia gained independence from Dutch colonial rulers
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Vietnam gained independence from French colonial masters
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People's Action Party (PAP) formed
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Labour Front (LF) formed
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Battle of Bukit Timah
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Chinese Middle School students demonstration against National Service
National Service was a policy introduced by the British colonial government. -
Election
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Hock Lee Bus Riot
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Merdeka Week launched by LF
Merdeka talks by David Marshall (to negotiate for internal self-government) -
Medeka Talks by Lim Yew Hock
Secured internal self-government -
Proposal for merger
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Opposition to merger, Barisan Socialis formed
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'The Battle for Merger' - PAP's and Barisan Socialis' Campaign
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Referendum - people's decision for merger
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Policy of Konfrontasi by Indonesia (external opposition to merger)
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PAP won elections, Singapore entered Federation of Malaysia
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Racial Riot (problems faced during merger)
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Federal Election
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Separation from the Federation of Malaysia