Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 option: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399-1509 June 2025 question paper 9HI0/30

Study the source in the Source Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the character of Richard III and the manner in which he acquired the throne in 1483.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

2 ‘Henry IV easily maintained his hold on the throne in the years 1399–1405.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

How accurate is it to say that the Yorkshire and Cornish Rebellions posed a limited threat to Henry VII’s rule?

How accurate is it to say that the nobility challenged the efforts of the crown to control the kingdom effectively throughout the years 1406–1509?

5 ‘The role of retaining, as a prop to royal power, remained unchanged in the years 1399–1509.’

How far do you agree with this statement?