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Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1D.1 Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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All 10 questions on Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629, as a list
  1. 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.
  2. June 2025, Component 1D, Q03 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1625 to 1646 Charles I consistently failed to impose his authority.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  3. June 2024, Component 1D, Q02 (25 marks): How significant were James I’s views on monarchy in the conflict between Crown and Parliament in the years 1603 to 1625?
  4. June 2023, 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 the development of religious
  5. June 2023, Component 1D, Q02 (25 marks): ‘Parliamentary opposition was the main reason for the deterioration in relations between Crown and Parliament in the years 1604 to 1625.’ Assess the validity of
  6. June 2022, Component 1D, Q02 (25 marks): How serious was the threat posed by Catholics and Puritans to the authority of James I in the years 1603 to 1625?
  7. November 2021, 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 James I’s financial problems
  8. November 2021, Component 1D, Q02 (25 marks): To what extent was Charles I’s character and views the main reason for his failures as king in the years 1625 to 1646?
  9. 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.
  10. November 2020, Component 1D, Q02 (25 marks): To what extent did James I’s favourites undermine his relationship with his Parliaments in the years 1604 to 1625?

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