AQA A-Level History 25/25 Mark A* Model Answer Essay: Richard, Duke of York Protectorate Essay

This is one of the essays one of our students has done during their A-Level course, and you can use this as an exemplar to base all future essays off (proof of the 25/25 mark is attached). This resource should be used as guidance and support for you when writing your own essays and if you use this resource as a benchmark, you will most certainly be on your way to an A* in A-Level History. This student’s exam board was AQA and so this mark would only apply if you were using the same exam board, however the structure and content of a good essay is similar among most exam boards, but we would still suggest checking your own exam board’s requirements to see if this resource would still be of help. I study the Wars of the Roses (1450 to 1499) as my depth module, yet as stated previously, the formula of a good, in-depth essay can be applied to any AQA unit, be it breadth or depth, just catering this resource’s structure to fit the content of your course. The prompt this essay is answering is ‘Richard, Duke of York, failed in his duty as protector in the years 1453 to 1455’ Explain why you agree or disagree. Disclaimer: Do not use this resource as a one-size fits all, perfect exemplar answer, nor should you use it verbatim in any way as this would be plagiarism; this resource is simply a benchmark of a strong essay, and you can use this resource as a piece of guidance to improve upon your marks in AQA A-Level History essays.