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The forging of a new state, 1469–1516: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1B.1 The forging of a new state, 1469–1516, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q01

    June 2025 · Component 1B

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    June 2024 · Component 1B

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    June 2023 · Component 1B

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    June 2022 · Component 1B

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    November 2020 · Component 1B

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All 6 questions on The forging of a new state, 1469–1516, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 1B, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to Spain’s economy during the re
  2. June 2025, Component 1B, Q02 (25 marks): ‘Spanish actions in the New World were influenced more by religious motives than desire for economic gain during the reign of King Charles.’ Assess the validity
  3. June 2024, Component 1B, Q02 (25 marks): How far was the Spanish economy strengthened in the years 1492 to 1516?
  4. June 2023, Component 1B, Q02 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1478 to 1516, the Spanish Crown successfully achieved control over Spanish society.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  5. June 2022, Component 1B, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The economy of Spain was significantly strengthened in the years 1492 to 1516.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  6. November 2020, Component 1B, Q02 (25 marks): ‘By the time of the death of Isabella in 1504, Ferdinand and Isabella had successfully restored and consolidated royal authority in Spain.’ Assess the validity

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