plumiThe Revolution from October 1789 to the Directory 1795: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The Revolution from October 1789 to the Directory 1795, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on The Revolution from October 1789 to the Directory 1795, as a list
- June 2025, Y213, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was of greater importance in the overthrow of the French monarchy in 1792? (i) The military crisis (ii) The sans-culottes Explain your an
- June 2024, Y213, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the reasons for the establishment of the Thermidorian regime.
- June 2023, Y213, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more important in the fall of Robespierre? (i) The loss of the support of the sans-culottes (ii) Robespierre’s policies Explain your
- June 2022, Y213, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the reasons for the Terror. OR
- June 2022, Y213, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which was a greater threat to the Convention? (i) The uprising of the Germinal (ii) The uprising of the Prairial Explain your answer with reference to both (i)
- June 2022, Y213, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The most important reason for the failure of the Directory was its reliance upon the army.’ How far do you agree?
- November 2021, Y213, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The impact of war was the most important reason for the overthrow of Louis XVI in 1792.’ How far do you agree?
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