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The age of the press barons, 1914–36: Edexcel A‑Level History questions

Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The age of the press barons, 1914–36, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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    June 2025 · Paper 39.2

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    June 2024 · Paper 39.2

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    June 2023 · Paper 39.2

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    June 2022 · Paper 39.2

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    November 2021 · Paper 39.2

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  1. June 2025, Paper 39.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘Beaverbrook was more responsible than Northcliffe for Lloyd George’s replacement of Asquith as Prime Minister in 1916.’ How far do you agree with this statemen
  2. June 2024, Paper 39.2, Q5 (20 marks): How far do you agree that Lord Beaverbrook played a significant role in the downfall of Asquith’s Government in December 1916?
  3. June 2023, Paper 39.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the objectives of the Daily Herald during
  4. June 2022, Paper 39.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘As a press baron during the First World War, Lord Northcliffe’s treatment of Lloyd George was similar to his treatment of Asquith.’ How far do you agree with t
  5. November 2021, Paper 39.2, Q5 (20 marks): How significant was the role of Lord Beaverbrook in the abdication crisis (1936)?
  6. October 2020, Paper 39.2, Q5 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1922–36, Lord Rothermere exercised extensive influence in Britain?
  7. June 2018, Paper 39.2, Q5 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that Northcliffe was more responsible than Beaverbrook for Lloyd George’s succession to Asquith as Prime Minister in 1916?
  8. June 2017, Paper 39.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing Lord Northcliffe’s attitude to civilian po

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