Britain, 1625–1701: conflict, revolution & settlement

How accurate is it to say that the actions of Charles I from 1629 were the main reason for the outbreak of civil war in 1642?

How accurate is it to say that the army’s involvement in politics was mainly responsible for the instability of Republican government in the years 1649–60?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1625–88, the social structure of Britain remained essentially unchanged?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1625–88, the East India Company played the most significant role in the development of British overseas trade?

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 brought about significant change?

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

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1625–40, the problems faced by the monarchy were primarily due to religious issues?

How accurate is it to say that fear of royal absolutism was the main reason for Charles II’s difficult relations with his parliaments in the years 1660–81?

To what extent did the power of the nobility decline in Britain in the years 1625–88?

How significant was the growth of London in the development of the British economy 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 Toleration Act of 1689 did little to weaken the Anglican supremacy?

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

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.

How accurate is it to say that the failure of Charles I’s personal rule (1629–40) was mainly due to the religious policies of William Laud?

How accurate is it to say that the instability of republican government, in the years 1649–60, was primarily due to the attitudes and actions of Oliver Cromwell?

How significant was the role played by the Royal Society in promoting a ‘scientific revolution’ in Britain in the years 1625–88?

How far do you agree that British agriculture was transformed 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, after the Glorious Revolution of 1688–89, the monarch ‘still ruled as well as reigned’ [Extract 1, line 1]?

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

How accurate is it to say that the successes of Charles I’s Personal Rule (1629 – 40) outweighed its failures?

How accurate is it to say that the difficulties faced by Charles II, in the years 1660 – 85, were mainly due to the strength of anti-Catholic sentiment?

How accurate is it to say that the structure of British society in 1625 was remarkably similar to the structure of British society in 1688?

How significant were the Navigation Acts in the development of Britain’s trading empire in the years 1651–88?

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In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that it was the financial revolution of the 1690s, rather than the Glorious Revolution of 1688 – 89, that changed the relationship between the monarch and parliament?

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

How accurate is it to say that the actions of parliament were the main reason for the failure of Charles I and his opponents to reach a negotiated settlement in the years 1640–49?

How accurate is it to say that the actions of parliament were the main reason for the failure of Charles I and his opponents to reach a negotiated settlement in the years 1640–49?

How accurate is it to say that the survival of religious nonconformity, in the years 1660–85, owed little to the influence of Charles II?

How accurate is it to say that the survival of religious nonconformity, in the years 1660–85, owed little to the influence of Charles II?

How accurate is it to say that the growth of the professional and merchant classes transformed British society in the years 1625–88?

How accurate is it to say that the growth of the professional and merchant classes transformed British society in the years 1625–88?

How significant was British control of the triangular trade for the development of Britain’s overseas trade in the years c1650–88?

How significant was British control of the triangular trade for the development of Britain’s overseas trade in the years c1650–88?

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 the Glorious Revolution of 1688–89 ‘did not establish a limited monarchy’ [Extract 1, lines 2 and 3]?

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

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 Glorious Revolution of 1688–89 ‘did not establish a limited monarchy’ [Extract 1, lines 2 and 3]?

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

How accurate is it to say that Charles I’s actions and attitudes were primarily responsible for the problems that faced the monarchy in the years 1625–40?

How accurate is it to say that the failure of republican government, in the years 1649–60, was primarily due to divisions over religious issues?

How accurate is it to say that religious and legal changes, in the years 1625-88, did little to alter the status of women?

How significant were developments in agriculture for the growth of the Stuart economy 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 the Toleration Act of 1689 failed to promote religious tolerance?

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

How accurate is it to say that Charles I’s Personal Rule (1629–40) was a financial success?

How accurate is it to say that relations between Crown and Parliament improved in the years 1660–88?

How significant was the role of migration in the population growth experienced by Stuart Britain in the years 1625–88?

To what extent was the growth of banking and insurance responsible for the expansion of the Stuart economy 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 the Glorious Revolution ‘transformed the relationship between King and Parliament’? (Extract 1, line 5)

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

To what extent was republican rule (1649–60) different from the personal rule of Charles I (1629–40)?

How accurate is it to say that religious nonconformity survived persecution during the Restoration (1660–88) mainly due to the actions and attitudes of Charles II and James II?

How accurate is it to say that the social structure of Britain was transformed in the years 1625–88?

How significant was the role of the East India Company in the expansion of 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 the Glorious Revolution ‘did not have revolutionary effects’ (Extract 1, line 2)?

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