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The development of absolute monarchy and the role of ministers: OCR A‑Level History questions

Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The development of absolute monarchy and the role of ministers, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. June 2025, Y313, Q2 (25 marks): ‘Royal authority in France in the period from 1610 to 1715 depended mainly on the personality of the king.’ How far do you agree?
  2. June 2024, Y313, Q2 (25 marks): ‘Noble privileges were the greatest limiting factor to the development of absolutism in the period from 1610 to 1715.’ How far do you agree?
  3. June 2023, Y313, Q2 (25 marks): ‘Finances and taxation were the most important factors limiting the power of the French monarchy in the period from 1610 to 1715.’ How far do you agree?
  4. June 2022, Y313, Q2 (25 marks): Assess which minister of state was most responsible for the development of absolute monarchy in France in the period from 1610 to 1715.

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