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The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2D.6 The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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    June 2025 · Component 2D

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    June 2023 · Component 2D

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    June 2022 · Component 2D

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    November 2021 · Component 2D

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All 6 questions on The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 2D, Q03 (25 marks): ‘The strength of Protestantism was the main reason why Mary I failed to fully re-establish Catholicism by 1558.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  2. June 2025, Component 2D, Q04 (25 marks): How secure was the Elizabethan Church by c1570?
  3. June 2023, Component 2D, 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 Elizabeth
  4. June 2022, Component 2D, Q04 (25 marks): ‘Challenges to the Church of England in the 1560s were easily dealt with.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  5. November 2021, Component 2D, 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 religious
  6. November 2020, Component 2D, Q04 (25 marks): How far were the religious policies of Elizabeth I, in the years 1558 to 1560, shaped by the need to heal religious divisions?

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