Evaluate the impact of the mobilization of human and economic resources upon the outcome of one 20th-century war.

Candidates will appraise the impact of human and economic resources upon the outcome of one war chosen from the timeframe of the topic. Depending on the war chosen, candidates’ analyses of the outcome may extend into the early years of the 21st century. In this way, events that occurred outside of the topic timeframe may be considered relevant. In their evaluation, some candidates may note the mobilization of armies and/or the procurement of arms. Both of these are appropriate examples of how human and economic resources were mobilized. To contextualize the impact of the named resources, candidates may choose to consider the impact of other factors, such as the involvement of foreign powers or the use of advanced technology.