Evaluate the political and economic impact of the Second World War on one country in South‑East Asia, excluding the Dutch East Indies, Indochina and Malaya.

The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the impact of the Second World War on one country in South-East Asia. Candidates should use a case study here of any South-East Asian country other than the Dutch East Indies, Indochina and Malaya and content will differ depending on the case study they have selected. In terms of political impact, candidates may consider factors such as the growth of nationalist and independence movements. They may also consider changes in foreign relations and alignments. In terms of economic impact, candidates may address the cost of the war but also changes in trade relations. There should be references to political and economic impact but there does not need to be equal coverage of both. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates made an appraisal of the political and economic impact of the Second World War on one country in South-East Asia. Candidates were able to choose any country in South-East Asia as their case study apart from Indochina, Malaya and the Dutch East Indies.