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All 6 questions on The crises of 1399–1405, as a list June 2025, Paper 30, Q2 (20 marks): ‘Henry IV easily maintained his hold on the throne in the years 1399–1405.’ How far do you agree with this judgement?June 2023, Paper 30, Q1 (20 marks): Assess the value of the source for revealing the failings of Richard II and the reasons for Henry IV’s successful usurpation of the crown. Explain your answer, November 2021, Paper 30, Q2 (20 marks): ‘It was relations with foreign powers that had the greatest impact on the stability of Henry IV’s reign in the years 1399–1405.’ How far do you agree with this October 2020, Paper 30, Q1 (20 marks): Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of Owain Glyndwr’s revolt at its start and Henry IV’s response to the revolt in the years 1400–01. ExplaJune 2019, Paper 30, Q2 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that Richard II was solely responsible for the loss of his throne in 1399?June 2017, Paper 30, Q2 (20 marks): ‘Henry IV struggled to maintain his hold on the throne in the years 1399–1405.’ How far do you agree with this statement?Nearby topics: Changing relationships between crown and the nobility: 'overmighty subjects' Changes in the sinews of power Henry V and the conquest of France, 1413–21 Renewed crises and challenges, c1449–61 The Yorkists divided, 1478–85 Henry VII: seizing the throne and trying to keep it, 1485–97 The whole bank Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © Pearson Edexcel, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Full past papers .
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