singapore became part of the british empire in 1942.
singapore became part of the british empire in 1942.
when did singapore became part of the british empire?
1942
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as the volume of its maritime trade increased in the 19th century, singapore became a key port of call for sailing and steam vessels in their passage along asian sea routes. from the 1840s, singapore became an important coaling station for steam shipping networks that were beginning to form. towards the late 19th century, singapore became a staple port servicing the geographical hinterland of the malay peninsula. following the institution of the british forward movement, singapore became the administrative capital of british malaya. roads and railways were developed to transport primary materials such as crude oil, rubber and tin from the malay peninsula to singapore to be processed into staple products, and then shipped to britain and other international markets. during the colonial period, this was the most important role of the port of singapore.
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