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The war between Scotland and England.

NEGATIVES
Many brave men had to go to war to battle the opposing party. There would be many lifes lost from both parties, just as all wars will have. There will be much blood shed, as well as a lot of destruction in the country. Many will mourn the deaths of their loved ones, and there will be a lot of desruption in the economy of the country. There will also be fear in the people as they will never know when will be their last breath. The economy will tumble and this will basically mean more hardship and poverty brought to the people.

POSITIVES
Assuming the war ends shortly after, the kingdom that wins the war will get more land. They can expand their economy and fortune ruling another land. This could mean more money for the people. They will also have more men if they decide to fight in another war and the country that wins will have more power and freedom.

(Basically, the kingdom that wins will gain more from war and the kingdom that loses will....not gain as much from the war)



Singapore’s involvement in World War 2.

NEGATIVES

When the Japanese ruled Singapore, there was severe hardship and poverty, as what is commonly heard. The people are punished for no reason, especially the Chinese and Europeans. They were treated most harshly. The people of Singapore also needed to deal with the shortage of food and the small amounts of rations given, if there was a peace living certificate. People also lived in fear. They did not want to offend the Japanese and get punished. No one dared to step out of their homes. If they did, they would smear their face with charcoal. Many civilians had died and lost their homes in bomb raids and through kempeitai.The people felt inferior when they were forced to adopt Japanese culture. They felt robbed of their own culture.

POSITIVES

When the Japanese invaded Singapore, many men showed true courage when they went to battles knowing they would never return. Such men include Lim Bo Seng and Lieutenant Adnan. The war bonded the people as well. It was a time where everyone would try to help one another in order to combat the Japanese. The Japanese gave more ruling powers to the malays. Without the war, Singapore could still be under the rule of the British. The people felt a need for independence only after the British surrendered to the Japanese, despite ruling the island for over a hundred years. With the new skills of ruling, the people had a change in their political attitudes, resulting in our independence in 1965. When the people learnt Japanese culture, they were gaining more knowledge and learning a new language.

(Basically, there were many sacrifices made, but these sacrifices led to a better future of the nation.)


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