OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: France 1814-1870 June 2025 question paper Y214

Which of the following was of greater importance in the overthrow of Charles X?

(i) Social and economic problems

(ii) Charles X’s religious policy

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

* Assess the reasons for the lack of success in Napoleon III’s foreign policy in the 1860s.

Which of the following had a greater impact on France during the rule of Napoleon III?

(i) The development of railways

(ii) The work of Baron Hausmann

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

* ‘The fall of the July Monarchy in 1848 was due more to the weaknesses of Louis Philippe than the strength of its opponents.’

How far do you agree?