Discuss the effects of the First and the Second World War on one country in South-East Asia (excluding Vietnam/Indochina, Dutch East Indies/Indonesia and Malaya).

Candidates are required to offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments on the effects of both the First and the Second World Wars on one country in South-East Asia excluding Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaya. While the effects of both wars must be referred to, there may be some imbalance in the extent of the discussion between the two. There could be different approaches as candidates may choose to comment on the long- and short-term effects, or the political, social, economic and international effects. As an example, they may comment on the political changes/actions of the government, defence and military policies and the rise of nationalism. Social effects may include gender issues, women’s rights, education, health care and the effect on minorities. The economic impact on agriculture, industry, commerce and changes in the traditional structure may be commented upon.