‘The two revolutions of February/March 1917 and October/November 1917 were the result of Russia’s involvement in the First World War.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘Charles I’s style of rule was the main source of conflict between Crown and Parliament in the years 1625 to 1629.’ Assess the validity of this view.

How important was the role of the economy in the rise of Islam?

0 4 ‘The main reason for castle building during the Norman period was to impress.’ How far does a study of the White Tower support this statement? Explain your answer. You should refer to the White Tower and your contextual knowledge.

How important was the impact of events in Ireland in 1641 to the outbreak of civil war in England in August 1642?

‘The main aim of Henry VII’s foreign policy was to achieve legitimacy for his dynasty.’ How far do you agree?

To what extent did provincial estates and the role of the provinces limit the development of the French nation state in the period from 1498 to 1610?

How important was political reform to the survival of the Tsarist regime between 1905 and 1914?

To what extent did James I’s favourites undermine his relationship with his Parliaments in the years 1604 to 1625?

How successful were the peace settlements of 1919–20 in stabilising international relations by 1925?

Assess the reasons why Charles I lost the First Civil War.

To what extent did William Seward promote abolitionism in the years 1850 to 1860?