plumiThe Netherlands: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The Netherlands, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on The Netherlands, as a list
- June 2025, Y208, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘The military ability of leaders was the most important factor in determining the outcomes of revolt in the Netherlands during the reign of Philip II.’ How far
- June 2023, Y208, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following were more important as a cause of revolt in the Netherlands? (i) Regional issues (ii) Financial and economic issues Explain your answer w
- June 2022, Y208, Q1(b) (20 marks): To what extent was the economic and strategic position of the northern provinces responsible for Philip II’s failure to crush the revolt in the Netherlands? OR
- June 2022, Y208, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was the more effective military commander in the Netherlands? (i) The Duke of Parma (ii) Maurice of Nassau Explain your answer with refer
- November 2021, Y208, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘William of Orange was more important than Maurice of Nassau as a leader of the Dutch Revolt.’ How far do you agree? OR
- November 2021, Y208, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following aspects of Spanish rule was a more significant grievance of the Dutch provinces in the years from 1556 to 1572? (i) Religious policies (i
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