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Why were the British interested in controlling the Suez Canal and Singapore in the 19th century?
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Suez Canal because it made an easier route to Asia and Africa so Britain can trade with them
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Sir Stamford Raffles
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yes
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Who was the British governor who first established Singapore as a trading port in 19th century?
Sir Stamford Raffles
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What were the governing and laws of British in Australia 16nth century?
What were the governing laws of british in Australia 16nth century
Was Singapore really a jungle in the 19th Century?
No. It was already quite a developed country.(I think)
