“Territorial changes were the most significant consequence of war.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that territorial changes were the most significant consequence of war. The two wars may or may not be from the same region and they may or may not have occurred at the same time. Consequences may extend (briefly) beyond the timeframe but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Candidates may refer to a range of consequences including border changes and possible consequent shifts in demographics, the relinquishing or the acquisition of colonies, and/or enmity, which may have resulted from the gain or loss of territory. While other relevant factors, for example changes in the role and status of women, will be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the significance (or otherwise) of territorial changes. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the statement.