Historical Recount

 

1. The freedom fighters were forced to Surrender, but their faith in God and people’s

dream strengthened them to keep on fighting against the aggressors.

2. The defiant militia refused to obey the British army’s instruction to surrender their

weaponry to them.

3. The city was under Siege so that nobody could get in or get out of the city. Luckily, the

people depended on no one for their food.

4. Do not betray me. Be loyal to our agreement. Your betrayal will Anger me. I can be

really angry, and that can mean that there will be no more collaboration between us.

5. Last week, teenagers rallied in the center of the city to

support the beginning of bike-to-school program. They all came riding their bicycles.

 

1. In 1945, they were 17, so they are 85 now.

2. Today the weather is cold, but last Monday it was terribly hot.

3. I am very thirsty. Can somebody give me a glass of water, please?

4. The defiant freedom fighters were very brave. They fought till death to defend the

city.

5. I am happy with Surabaya now. Years ago, it was very dirty and messy.

6. Don’t buy those weapons. They are dangerous and illegal.

7. Hey, I like your new hat. It fits you well, and when you wear it, it reminds me of the

1945 freedom fighters. Is  it expensive?

8. This time seventy years ago my grandfather was in Surabaya joining the militia to

fight against the British army.

9. “Where are the veterans?” “I don’t know. They were in the lobby of the hotel five

minutes ago.”

10. The generals and the veterans are happy and optimistic about us now. They know

we are always busy with good activities and never think of using drugs. When we

met them last year, they were pessimistic.

 

1.      1. What is the passage about?

It’s about the Heroes Day in remembrance of the Battle of Surabaya

2.      2. When did the battle take place?

On 10^th November 1945

3.      3. Where did it happen?

It happened in Surabaya

4.      4. What caused the battle? Draw a diagram that shows chronological events that led to the battle.

Because Indonesians refused to surrender their weaponry to British army.

The chronological events: Brigadier Mallaby and the Governor of East Java Mr.

Surya agreed that British would not ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender

their weapons. ➔➔ On 27 October 1945, a British plane from Jakarta dropped

leaflets told Indonesians to do otherwise. ➔➔This action angered the

Indonesian troops and militia leaders because they felt betrayed. ➔➔On 30

October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed believed he was murdered by

Indonesian militia. ➔➔Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in

reinforcements to siege the Surabaya city. ➔➔On 10 November 1945, British

troops began to attract Surabaya. ➔➔The city was conquered within 3 days and

the whole battle lasted for 3 weeks.

6. What do you think about the Indonesian military power compared to that of the

British army at that time?

The Indonesian military had less less power and weaponry compared to the british army at the time

7. What was the significance of the battle of Surabaya?

The battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally for the country’s independence