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The origins of conflict, 1450–1459: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2B.1 The origins of conflict, 1450–1459, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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    June 2025 · Component 2B

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    June 2024 · Component 2B

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    June 2022 · Component 2B

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    November 2021 · Component 2B

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All 6 questions on The origins of conflict, 1450–1459, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 2B, 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 challenges to
  2. June 2025, Component 2B, Q02 (25 marks): To what extent did Yorkist successes, in the years 1455 to 1461, rely on the support of the Earl of Warwick?
  3. June 2024, Component 2B, Q02 (25 marks): To what extent did Richard of York’s political position weaken in the years 1453 to 1457?
  4. June 2022, Component 2B, 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 First Bat
  5. June 2022, Component 2B, Q02 (25 marks): ‘Richard, Duke of York’s actions were the main cause of political instability in the years 1456 to 1460.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  6. November 2021, Component 2B, Q02 (25 marks): How significant was the First Battle of St Albans in the power struggle between the Houses of Lancaster and York in the years 1455 to 1459?

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