Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: England, 1509-1603: authority, nation and religion June 2019 question paper 9HI0/1B

To what extent was religion in England significantly changed during the reign of Henry VIII?

How accurate is to say that, in the years 1547-88, the personal and political qualities of the monarch were the most significant factor in determining the success of their reigns?

How far do you agree that the increase in poverty in the Tudor period was largely a result of changes in the use of land?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509-88, a cultural transformation took place?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the last years of Elizabeth’s reign were ‘years of decline and decay’ [Extract 1, line 12] that her government struggled to deal with?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.