Demographic change was the most significant effect of war.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

With reference to two wars, candidates will offer a considered and balanced review of the hypothesis that demographic change was the most significant effect of war. While the focus of the response must be within the timeframe of this topic, the two wars need not be contemporaneous and they may or may not be chosen from the same state or region. The hypothesis must be discussed and consideration given to how far it may be argued that demographic change was the most significant effect of war. Other factors may be introduced to support arguments that may or may not agree with the hypothesis. Each war may be considered separately or a thematic approach may be used if candidates wish to compare the relative importance of relevant factors for each war.