The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795: AQA A‑Level History questions
Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2H.3 The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 6 questions on The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795, as a list
June 2025, Component 2H, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The Vendée and Federalist uprisings in 1793 were primarily caused by a desire to restore the monarchy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2024, Component 2H, 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 Robespierre.
June 2023, Component 2H, 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 2022, Component 2H, Q02 (25 marks): ‘In the months of May to September 1792, it was the sans-culottes, rather than the deputies in the Assembly and Convention, that brought an end to monarchy in F
June 2022, Component 2H, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent was Robespierre’s fall from power in July 1794 due to his decision to execute Danton and Desmoulins in April 1794?
November 2021, Component 2H, Q03 (25 marks): ‘Political instability was the most significant problem facing France during the Thermidorian Reaction and the Directory, in the years 1794 to 1799.’ Assess the
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