OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The American Revolution 1740-1796 June 2023 question paper Y212

Which of the following was the more serious challenge facing the early Republic in 1783?

(i) Economic problems

(ii) The distrust of central authority

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

* How similar were the colonies in North America in 1740?

Which was more important in bringing about the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

(i) The first Continental Congress

(ii) The second Continental Congress

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

* ‘The Stamp Act controversy was the most important event in causing the deteriorating relations between Britain and the colonies in the period from 1763 to 1775.’ How far do you

agree?