Why Raffles come to SINGAPORE?

1. SET UP

1.1. British Trading Port

1.1.1. Why British needed a trading port?

1.1.1.1. control sea routes

1.1.1.1.1. Why must control?

1.1.1.1.2. India & China

1.1.1.2. compete with Dutch

1.1.1.2.1. Why must compete?

1.1.1.2.2. Why?

2. WHY CHOSE SINGAPORE?

2.1. LOCATION

2.1.1. PENANG

2.1.1.1. TOO FAR NORTH

2.1.1.1.1. ST. of Melaka

2.2. more convinient

2.2.1. near ST of MELAKA

2.3. more commanding

2.3.1. protect

2.3.1.1. china trade