Why did Raffles come to Singapore?

1. trading port

1.1. Why British needed trading port?

1.1.1. Compete with Dutch

1.1.1.1. Why compete?

1.1.1.1.1. Dutch monopoly

1.1.2. Control sea routes

1.1.2.1. between India and China

1.1.2.1.1. a

1.1.2.2. why must control?

1.1.2.2.1. Impt for spice trade

1.1.3. British port not effective

1.1.3.1. location

1.1.3.1.1. PENANG

2. Why chose Singapore?

2.1. Location

2.1.1. strategic

2.1.1.1. Why?

2.1.1.1.1. more convenience

2.1.1.1.2. more commanding

2.2. excellent harbour

2.2.1. what makes the the harbour so good?

2.2.1.1. excellent anchorage

2.2.1.1.1. deep water