OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: France 1814-1870 June 2017 question paper Y214

Which of the following was the greater failure for Napoleon III?

(i) the Mexican adventure (ii) events in Italy

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

* Assess the reasons why there was so much opposition to the rule of Louis Philippe.

Which of the following was of greater significance in the economic development of France?

(i) the banking reforms under Napoleon III (ii) the construction of railways under Napoleon III

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

* ‘Napoleon III’s foreign policy was nothing more than a series of disasters.’ How far do you

agree?