Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: Britain, 1625-1701: conflict, revolution and settlement June 2023 question paper 9HI0/1C

How accurate is it to say that Charles I’s actions and attitudes were the main reason for the failure of the King and his opponents to reach a compromise in the years 1640–49?

How accurate is it to say that relations between Crown and Parliament did not improve during the years 1660–85?

How successful were the Poor Laws in the years 1625–88?

How significant were North America and Jamaica for the development of British overseas trade in the years 1625–88?

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, in the years to 1701, the Glorious Revolution introduced little that was ‘dramatically new’ [Extract 1, line 3]?

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