From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678: AQA A‑Level History questions
Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1D.3 From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 9 questions on From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678, as a list
June 2025, Component 1D, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to Charles II.
June 2025, Component 1D, Q04 (25 marks): How far was political and religious radicalism, in the years 1647 to 1667, a threat to the State?
June 2024, Component 1D, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to Millenarianism in the years 1
June 2024, Component 1D, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent was Charles II personally responsible for the problems of the restored monarchy in the years 1660 to 1681?
June 2023, Component 1D, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent did religious issues weaken royal authority in the years 1660 to 1681?
June 2022, Component 1D, Q04 (25 marks): ‘Neither Cromwell, as Lord Protector in the years 1653 to 1658, nor Charles II, as King in the years 1660 to 1678, provided stability in England.’ Assess the va
November 2021, Component 1D, Q03 (25 marks): ‘Charles II’s successes, in the years 1660 to 1681, were due to his own political skills rather than the work of his ministers.’ Assess the validity of this vie
November 2020, Component 1D, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to Charles I.
November 2020, Component 1D, Q03 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1660 to 1678, Charles II dealt with religious issues more successfully than Oliver Cromwell had done as Lord Protector in the years 1653 to 1658.’