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Colonisation in North America: AQA GCSE History questions

Every AQA GCSE History exam question on Colonisation in North America, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3

    June 2025 · Paper 2A/C

    8 marksColonisation in North AmericaThe end of Empire
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  2. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 2A/C

    8 marksColonisation in North AmericaExpansion in India
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  3. Q3

    June 2023 · Paper 2A/C

    8 marksColonisation in North AmericaExpansion in Africa
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  4. Q4

    November 2020 · Paper 2A/C

    16 marksThe end of EmpireColonisation in North America
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All 4 questions on Colonisation in North America, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2A/C, Q3 (8 marks): Explain two ways in which the gaining of independence by Britain’s colonies in America and by Britain’s colonies in Africa were similar.
  2. June 2024, Paper 2A/C, Q3 (8 marks): Explain two ways in which the British colonisation of North America and the expansion of British control in India were similar.
  3. June 2023, Paper 2A/C, Q3 (8 marks): Explain two ways in which the American War of Independence and the Boer War were similar?
  4. November 2020, Paper 2A/C, Q4 (16 marks): Has the role of the individual been the main reason for the loss of colonies and empires? Explain your answer with reference to the role of the individual and o

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