‘The relationship between crown, parliament and the colonies did not change in the period from 1558 to 1783.’ How far do you agree?

‘In the period c.400-800 the Roman Church had a greater impact upon Britain and Ireland than the Celtic Church.’ How far do you agree?

‘To what extent was the Labour Party’s defeat in the 1970 General Election due to its failure to control the unions?’

‘The diversion of the Fourth Crusade to Constantinople in 1204 was the result of divisions between the Byzantine Empire and Latin Christians since the Second Crusade.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘The Catholic Reformation had little impact, except in Italy, in the period from 1492 to 1610.’ How far do you agree?

‘The Whigs and Liberals consistently supported the union throughout the period from 1790 to 1921.’ How far do you agree?

‘Tanks have been the most important development in weaponry in changing the nature of warfare.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period 1792 to 1945?

Explain why developments in textile machinery increased industrialisation after 1780.

Describe two ways in which Parliament challenged the monarchy in the Tudor period, 1485 to 1603.

‘The New Deal had achieved its aims by 1939.’ How far do you agree?

‘In the years 1633 to 1639 Wentworth strengthened the authority of the English Crown in Ireland.’ Assess the validity of this view.

Explain the impact of the Reformation on ordinary English churches and parishes between c.1534 and c.1550.