Unit 2 Content Videos

Watch this video for a quick overview of the British considerations as they seek out a new port.

Watch this video to learn about the circumstances surrounding the signing of the 1819 treaty.

Watch this video to learn about the First Resident of Singapore, William Farquhar and how he resolved the early issues in Singapore.

Watch this video to learn about the Second Resident of Singapore, John Crawfurd and his impact in Singapore.

Watch this video to learn about two of the key treaties signed in 1824 that shaped Singapore's fate as a British colony.

Watch this video to learn how the locals took action to manage the opium challenges in Singapore.

Chinese coolies, also known as “sinkehs”, meaning ‘new arrivals’ in Hokkien, formed the backbone of Singapore’s early labour force. They arrived in 1800s, seeking fresh opportunities and worked as labourers and rickshaw pullers or at the docks. 

Watch this video to learn about the experience of migrants from Melaka who left to find opportunities in Singapore.

In 1825, Indian convict labourers were brought to Singapore. They laboured and developed Singapore's infrastructure inluding our major roads and landmarks.

Learn about how Tan Tock Seng, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, brought various communities together to make healthcare in Singapore more affordable.

Learn about the role of the Chettiars as Singapore's pioneer bankers who fuelled the trade and economy of Singapore

The Chinese Protectorate was led by William Pickering to instill law and order amongst the Chinese community.

In this video, we learn about the artefact that captures the 36 oaths of the Chinese secret society that is on display at the Singapore History Gallery.

This PDF provides an overview of 3 of the major riots led by the Chinese secret societies in the 19th century. There are links to videos and articles embedded in the PDF.

Watch this video to learn about the experience of a migrant in Singapore who came in 1930s.

Watch this video to learn about the experience of a migrant in Singapore who came in 2015.

Chinese coolies, also known as “sinkehs”, meaning ‘new arrivals’ in Hokkien, formed the backbone of Singapore’s early labour force. They arrived in 1800s, seeking fresh opportunities and worked as labourers and rickshaw pullers or at the docks. 

A British movie in 1941 entitled “Alert in the East”.

Segments from merged clips of “The Journey: Tumultuous Times” (drama) and a NHB’s video entitled “ The Battle for Singapore”

Two survivors of the Japanese Occupation share what they remembered. From the Straits Times video "How the war shaped me: Remembering the fall of S'pore, 80 years on."

Video on the rationing system and the experience of food shortage during the Japanese Occupation. From National Museum of Singapore's "Eat to Live: wartime Recipes" Episode 1

Part 3 of a 4-part mini-series on the ‘Fall of Singapore’ by Roots.sg

Part 4 of 4-part mini-series on the 'Fall of Singapore' by Roots.sg