History · Edexcel 9HI0 · Paper 2 options: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-55 / The Dutch Revolt, c1563-1609 · June 2018
Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the causes of the German Reformation?
Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.
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Study Sources 3 and 4 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the extent of Philip II’s responsibility for the outbreak of the Dutch Revolt in 1566?
Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.
(20)
How significant was Luther’s denunciation of radicalism in the development of Lutheranism in Germany in the years 1521-30?
(20)
4 ‘The papacy’s failure to respond effectively was the most important reason for the survival of Lutheranism in Germany in the years 1521-55.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
(20)
How accurate is it to say that foreign intervention in support of the Dutch rebels did their cause more harm than good in the years 1578-83?
(20)
6 ‘Dutch strengths were more responsible for the truce of 1609 than were Spanish weaknesses.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
(20)
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