OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 June 2017 question paper Y213

Which had a greater impact on ideological developments in France?

(i) the ideas of the Enlightenment

(ii) the American Revolution

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

*‘The weakness of the opposition was the main reason for Napoleon’s military victories in the

period to 1807.’ How far do you agree?

Which was of greater significance in bringing about the defeat of Napoleon?

(i) the Continental System

(ii) the invasion of Russia

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

*How important was the role of Louis XVI in the collapse of the ancien regime?