From the book: “In the 14th century, the island’s prosperity rested on regulating the regional carrying trade passing through the Straits of Melaka. In 1819, after a long period of decline, the British East India Company revived the island’s fortunes by making Singapore a “free” port, and trade sustained the city until Japanese occupation and the postwar collapse of colonial rule.”
This is the economic and political aspect.
From the text above, I can infer that Singapore was a prosperous island before 1819. This is supported by “the island’s prosperity rested on regulating the regional carrying trade…”
I can also infer that Singapore had loss its prosperity, probably due to the rise of Malacca. This is seen from “after a long period of decline…”
Online Research:
This weapon was used in Singapore.
This online research is related to the economic aspect.
This weapon tells us that Singapore had enemies before 1819. The evidence is that “arrow heads are used for self-defence”. This shows us that Singapore must have been a prosperous port. Thus, it aroused jealousy from other countries which leads to the countries attacking Singapore
Artefact from museum:
The pair of earrings is set with inferior diamonds, bar-and-socket joints and wire hinges.
This artefact is related to the economic aspect.
This artefact tells us that there were wealthy families living in Singapore before 1819. The evidence is that “the pair of earrings is set with inferior diamonds”. This shows that people in Singapore before 1819 are already earning a lot of money in order to be able to buy the gold ornaments.
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