OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The American Revolution 1740-1796 June 2022 question paper Y212

Which of the following had a greater impact on the strength of Britain’s position in America?

(i) The War of Austrian Succession

(ii) The Seven Years War

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

* To what extent was American unity the reason for the British defeat in the American Revolution

1774–1783?

Which of the following was more important in the decision of the American colonies to declare their independence?

(i) Economic factors

(ii) Ideology

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

* How successful were the British in achieving hegemony in America in the period from 1740 to

1765?