Pearson Edexcel • History 2015

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors (1485–1603), covering Part 2 (2021–2024 Breadth questions). - ‘Relations between the church and the crown were mostly harmonious throughout the years 1485–1603.’ How far do you agree with this statement? - 2021 A - How significant were the justices of the peace in maintaining royal control of the localities in the years 1485–1603? - 2021 B - ‘The role of Secretary was central to Tu...

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors (1485–1603), covering Part 1 (2017–2020 Breadth questions). - How far do you agree that the Tudor subsidy of 1513 was the most significant development in increasing royal control of the localities in the years ? - 2019 B - How far do you agree that the reform of the Privy Council in 1540 was the key turning point in the development of royal government in the years ? - 2017 A - ‘It was p...

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, covering Part 3 (2021–2022 Knowledge questions). - How accurate is it to say that the most significant influence on US politics, in the years 1917–60, was a commitment to isolationism? - 2021 1 - How far do you agree that, in the years 1941–80, the growing affluence of most Americans was the primary reason for improvements in leisure and travel opportunities? - 202...

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, covering Part 2 (2019–2020 Knowledge questions). - How accurate is it to say that in the years 1917-55 there was very limited improvement in the lives of black Americans? - 2019 1 - How accurate is it to say that in the years 1941-80, the impact of war and the Cold War brought about a decline in the confidence the nation had in the presidency? - 2019 2 - How far do you...

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, covering Part 1 (2017–2018 Knowledge questions). - How far do you agree that the New Deal brought about a significant improvement in the lives of racial minorities and women? - 2017 1 - How accurate is it to say that it was the actions of civil rights leaders that explain the increased success of the civil rights campaign in the years 1955-68? - 2017 2 - How far do y...

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors (1485–1603), covering Part 2 (2020–2023 Depth questions). - ‘The Duke of Somerset’s handling of Kett’s Rebellion increased its threat to royal government.’ How far do you agree with this statement? - 2020 2 - ‘The revolt of the northern earls failed largely as a consequence of poor planning and organisation.’ How far do you agree with this statement? - 2020 3 - How accurate is i...

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors (1485–1603), covering Part 1 (2017–2019 Depth questions). - ‘Henry VII’s efforts to secure and hold onto his throne in the years 1485–99 were severely undermined by the Yorkist faction.’ How far do you agree with this statement? - 2017 2 - ‘Kett’s rebellion of 1549 was not a significant threat.’ How far do you agree with this statement? - 2017 3 - ‘Henry VIII’s religious c...

Predicted essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, - How accurate is it to say that the improvements to the position of African Americans were mostly due to the leadership of black organisations in the period 1955–80? - How accurate is it to say that Black civil rights campaigners achieved more through legal challenges than through protest in the years 1917–55? - How far do you agree that the federal government w...

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 1.5: The Impact of the Reagan Presidency (1981–96), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes explore Reagan’s domestic and foreign policies, the impact of Reaganomics, and the extent of political, economic, and social change in the USA, while also assessing continuity into the early 1990s. Structured for effective revision and top-level exam performance, they include precise evidence, key debates...

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 2B.4: The End of Apartheid and the Creation of the ‘Rainbow Nation’ (1984–94), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes explain the collapse of apartheid, key negotiations, and the roles of major individuals and organisations, while tracking the transition to majority rule. Structured for effective revision and top-level exam performance, they include precise evidence, key themes, and strong an...