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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2B.3 The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q03

    June 2023 · Component 2B

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All 4 questions on The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471, as a list
  1. June 2023, Component 2B, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent were the quarrels between the King and the Earl of Warwick, in the years 1464 to 1470, due to the marriage of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville?
  2. November 2021, Component 2B, Q03 (25 marks): ‘Edward IV’s greatest problem, in the years 1464 to 1469, was a lack of noble support.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  3. November 2020, Component 2B, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The Lancastrians were in a stronger position than the Yorkists after the Second Battle of St Albans in February 1461.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  4. November 2020, Component 2B, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent was it the weakness of the Lancastrians that enabled Edward IV to regain the throne in 1471?

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