Experiments in government and society, 1648–1660: AQA A‑Level History questions
Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2E.6 Experiments in government and society, 1648–1660, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 11 questions on Experiments in government and society, 1648–1660, as a list
June 2025, Component 2E, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the threat po
June 2025, Component 2E, Q04 (25 marks): In the years 1658 to 1660, how important was fear of instability in bringing about the restoration of monarchy?
June 2024, Component 2E, Q04 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1649 to 1653, the political and religious radicals failed to achieve their aims because they had insufficient support.’ Assess the validity of thi
June 2023, Component 2E, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the execution
June 2023, Component 2E, Q04 (25 marks): ‘The main weakness of Oliver Cromwell’s rule as Lord Protector, in the years 1653 to 1658, was his religious radicalism.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2022, Component 2E, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the radical s
June 2022, Component 2E, Q04 (25 marks): ‘Cromwell failed to achieve his aims as Lord Protector in the years 1653 to 1658.’ Assess the validity of this view.
November 2021, Component 2E, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying reasons for t
November 2021, Component 2E, Q04 (25 marks): To what extent was the development of political and religious radicalism, in the years 1646 to 1653, due to weaknesses in government?
November 2020, Component 2E, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying Oliver Cromwe
November 2020, Component 2E, Q04 (25 marks): How significant were the actions of individuals in bringing about the restoration of monarchy in the years 1658 to 1660?
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