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The early Republic 1783–1796: OCR A‑Level History questions

Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The early Republic 1783–1796, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Y212

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    June 2024 · Y212

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  3. Q2(a)

    June 2024 · Y212

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    June 2023 · Y212

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    November 2021 · Y212

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All 5 questions on The early Republic 1783–1796, as a list
  1. June 2025, Y212, Q1(b) (20 marks): How serious were the problems facing the early Republic in the period from 1783 to 1789?
  2. June 2024, Y212, Q1(b) (20 marks): How successful was the Bill of Rights (1791) in resolving the problems faced by the early Republic during the period from 1791 to 1796?
  3. June 2024, Y212, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more responsible for the ratification of the 1787 Constitution? (i) The weakness of the Anti-Federalists (ii) The strength of the Fed
  4. June 2023, Y212, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was the more serious challenge facing the early Republic in 1783? (i) Economic problems (ii) The distrust of central authority Explain yo
  5. November 2021, Y212, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was the greatest challenge to the early Republic? (i) Civil disobedience, 1783–1786 (ii) Shay’s rebellion, 1786–1787 Explain your answer

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