To what extent were the costs of war responsible for the financial problems of France in the years 1688 to 1697?

‘Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘The Catholic Reformation had a greater impact in Spain than in any other part of Europe in the period from 1492 to 1610.’ How far do you agree?

‘The main result of the First Crusade was that it increased the power of the Papacy.’ Assess the validity of this view with reference to the years 1088 to c1120.

‘Germany was never united in the period from 1789 to 1919’ How far do you agree with this view?

‘In the years 1936 to 1939, the close relationship with Germany was of no benefit to Italy.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘The Ottoman threat to Spain and its North African outposts was never serious.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1453 to 1606?

‘Henry II was in a strong position at the time of his accession in 1154.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘Social change threatened Chinese governments throughout the period 1839 to 1989.’ How far do you agree?

Mussolini’s political ability explains his success during the years from 1915 to 1925.' How far do you agree?

‘The most important change in English central government in the period 1066 to 1216 was the development of the Exchequer.’ How far do you agree?

‘Stalin’s foreign policies were inconsistent and contradictory in the years 1924 to 1934.’ Assess the validity of this view.