“Resistance and rebellion had a significant impact on colonial rule.” With reference to two states, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the statement that resistance and rebellion had a significant impact on colonial rule. The two states may or may not be from the same region and the number of acts of resistance/rebellion for each state may vary. The impacts considered may extend beyond the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the question. Incidents of resistance and rebellion by the indigenous American peoples will likely be a common response, examples of which include the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II and the First Indian War. Slave revolts throughout the Americas and the subsequent impact on the institution of slavery and colonial rule may also be discussed with examples including the St. John's Slave Rebellion and slave insurrection in Jamaica. Impacts of resistance and rebellion may include political change including in governance or to the legal system as well as economic impacts such as changes to taxation, property rights and labour management. Candidates may also consider states in which resistance and rebellion did not have a significant impact on colonial rule. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the statement that resistance and rebellion had a significant impact on colonial rule. There were no responses seen.