Exam Board: AQA Component: 1C The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 Level 5/A* Essay. Question: ‘Changes in religion in the reign of Henry VIII up to 1540 occurred because of Cromwell’. Assess the validity of this view.

Exam Board: AQA Component: 1C The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 Level 5/A* Essay - Full Marks (25/25) Question: ‘The establishment of Henry VII’s authority in the years 1485 to 1509 was due to his financial policies.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. Paragraphs cover the following: Paragraphs 1 & 2 evaluate Henry VII’s financial policies. However, it makes the point that financial policies and control over the nobility were intrinsically linked. Thus, the success of his financial policies in establishing his royal authority was owed largely to the concurrent control such policies exerted over the nobility. Paragraph 3 analyses Henry’s conduct of foreign affairs during his reign and demonstrates how Henry cemented his authority through various treaties with major foreign powers and through alliances via marriage. The final paragraph examines Henry’s establishment of royal authority through his successful suppression of pretenders to his throne. The essay concludes by arguing that Henry VII’s establishment of authority was aided by his financial policies but, ultimately, they cannot be considered the sole reason for his success.

Exam Board: AQA Component: 1C The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 Level 5/A* Essay - Full Marks (25/25) Question: Rebellions can be seen as the greatest challenge facing Henry VII’s rule, 1485-1509. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. Paragraphs cover the following: The threat posed by pretenders to the throne. The threat posed by the strength of the nobility. The threat posed by foreign affairs.

Exam Board: AQA Subject: A-Level History Component: 2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 Exam Question Practice. Essay Writing Practice. Level 5/A* Response. Question: The aims of Soviet foreign policy changed significantly under Stalin. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Word Count: 1246

Exam Board: AQA Subject: A-Level History Component: 2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 Exam Question Practice. Essay Writing Practice. Level 5/A* Essay. Question: Stalin’s victory in the power struggle between 1922 and 1929 was due to the popularity of his policies. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. This essay deals with the following key points: The popularity of Stalin’s policies. The weaknesses of his opponents. Fortuitous circumstances. Stalin’s manipulation and opportunism. Word Count: 1205

Level 5/A* Essay/Response. AQA A-Level History Question: ‘With regards to foreign policy between 1512 and 1529, Henry VIII went from one failure to another’. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. Exam Question Practice. Essay Writing Practice. Exam Board: AQA Component: 1C, The Tudors Word Count: 1372

2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 AQA A-Level History Level 5/A* Response Exam Question/Essay Writing Practice This essay deals with the following: The condition of Russia before the revolution of February/March 1917. The Tsar and political authority. The war effort. The economic and social state of Russia. Discontent. 1275 Words.

AQA History A-Level 2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 A*/Level 5 Essay Question: The Provisional Government was Responsible for its Own Downfall. Assess the validity of this view. Key Points Include: Lenin’s Leadership & Timing. Trotsky’s tactical planning & military support. Continued strains on the homefront as a result of the ongoing war. The critical mistakes of Kerensky - esp. within the Kornilov affair.

Question: ‘The consolidation of royal authority, in the years 1487-1509, was due to Henry VII’s control over the nobility.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. AQA Component 1C: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 Level 5/A* Essay 3 Key Issues Covered: Henry VII’s control over the nobility. His diplomatic skills in dealing with foreign powers (foreign policy). His use of royal finances.

Full Marks (40/40) NEA Essay for History A-Level (AQA). Question Title: To what extent did the impact of war facilitate the advancements of African Americans towards equality, in comparison to periods with a distinct lack of war between 1861-1975?

Exam Board: AQA Component: 1C The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 Level 5/A* Essay - Full Marks (25/25) Question: ‘The foreign policy of Elizabeth I failed to achieve its objectives in the years 1558-1603’. Assess the validity of this view. This essay contests strongly against the given view. It argues that Elizabeth’s cardinal objective of preserving England’s national security was achieved. Of course, England’s finances were depleted owing to the longevity of the Anglo-Spanish War and the rebellious activity in Ireland. However, ultimately, England’s national security remained intact despite being drawn into conflict with the most powerful Catholic force of that epoch. Paragraphs explore the following objectives: Spreading Protestantism abroad. (This essay notes that spreading Protestant ideas abroad was an objective of great importance to Elizabeth’s ministers, namely Dudley and Cecil, rather than to the queen herself). The safeguarding of finances. Preserving England’s security. Word Count: 1495.