plumiThe Civil War: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The Civil War, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 5 questions on The Civil War, as a list
- June 2025, Y216, Q1(b) (20 marks): How far does the ability of Confederate military commanders explain why the Civil War lasted so long?
- June 2025, Y216, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was the more important reason for the defeat of the Confederacy? (i) The Wilderness Campaign (ii) Naval blockade Explain your answer with
- June 2023, Y216, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was of greatest significance in the course of the Civil War? (i) The battle of Shiloh (ii) The battle of Antietam Explain your answer wit
- November 2021, Y216, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was a greater weakness of the Confederacy during the Civil War of 1861–1865? (i) Lack of resources (ii) Weaknesses in military strategy E
- November 2021, Y216, Q2(b) (20 marks): How successful was Union military strategy during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865?
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