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British History Essays

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Exploration, encounters and empire 1445-1570

Which of the following caused the greater difficulty for early explorers? (i) Problems of navigation (ii) Conditions at sea Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

OCR

2022

A Level

The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558-1783

Assess the impact of European alliances and rivalries on imperial developments in the period from 1558 to 1783.

OCR

2022

A Level

The Tudors

‘In the years 1515 to 1540, policy was decided by ministers rather than by the monarch.’ Assess the validity of this view.

AQA

Mon Jun 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)

A Level

Thematic study and historical interpretations: The changing nature of warfare 1792-1945

‘Generals had little impact on the outcome of battles.’ How far do you agree with this view of warfare in the period from 1792 to 1945?

OCR

2022

A Level

Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day

How far did the British Empire impact on the development of British society in the 20th century?

AQA

2022

GCSE

Britain

06 Which of the following had more impact on American society in the 1920s: prohibition immigration?

AQA

2022

GCSE

Tudor foreign policy 1485-1603

To what extent did England pursue a consistent policy towards Burgundy and the Netherlands in the period from 1485 to 1603?

OCR

2022

A Level

The Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1750–1850

Explain why governments started to regulate working conditions.

CAMBRIDGE

October/November 2022

AS LEVEL

British History

Why did Kenilworth Castle change between 1350 and 1500?

OCR

2022

The Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1750–1850

‘Industrialisation did not benefit the lower classes.

CAMBRIDGE

February/March 2022

AS LEVEL

From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857-1965

‘The British Empire had a greater impact on Britain’s relationship with the USA than with any other country in the period from 1857 to 1965.’ How far do you agree?

OCR

2022

A Level

The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558-1783

‘Religious developments in Britain made the greatest contribution of all domestic developments to imperial expansion in the period from 1558 to 1783.’ How far do you agree?

OCR

2022

A Level

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