Discuss the importance of leadership in the success of two independence movements, each from a different region.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the reasons why the role of leadership was important for the success of two independence movements. The two movements must be from different regions, but they may or may not have been contemporaneous with each other. The role of the leaders may predate or extend beyond the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of both movements, or they may prioritize their discussion of one over the other. A comparative approach may or may not be used. While other relevant factors, for example the withdrawal of colonial rule; changes in public perception of imperialism; economic factors; the impact of war, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.