OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 November 2021 question paper Y213

Which was of greater importance in the downfall of the Napoleonic empire?

(i) The war of the Sixth Coalition, 1813–1814

(ii) The invasion of Russia in 1812

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

* How important were economic problems in bringing about the French Revolution?

Which was of greater importance in the success of Napoleon’s military campaigns up to 1807?

(i) Napoleon’s leadership

(ii) The creation of the Grande Armée

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

* ‘The impact of war was the most important reason for the overthrow of Louis XVI in 1792.’

How far do you agree?