WHAT IF RAFFLES HAD NOT FOUNDED SINGAPORE?

ACTIVITY TIME

We are fully aware that in historical reality, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founded Singapore in the year 1819. Taking into consideration the historical background at that time, comment on what you think would have happened to Singapore if Raffles had not founded the country.

WHO REALLY FOUNDED SINGAPORE?

We know from our History textbooks and prevailing national knowledge that Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. However, History books always include two other historical persons who also played a part in the early development of Singapore. They are William Farquhar and John Crawfurd. Their involvement with Singapore has remained till this very day as historical facts because after all, they did contributed to the pioneering of the country.

Raffles, Farquhar, Crawfurd or... ? Who do you think should be the founder of Singapore? Read the resources from Wikipedia using the links below, and here is a chance to vote!

Online Resources from Wikipedia:
THOMAS STAMFORD RAFFLES
WILLIAM FARQUHAR
JOHN CRAWFURD

SANG UTAMA
LEE KUAN YEW

EXERCISE:
Vote on who you think should be the founder of Singapore (on the left side of this blog). You may also leave your comments below if you have any.