AQA A Level · History 7042

2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In 1625, why did the failure of the Mansfield Expedition significantly damage relations between Charles I and his first Parliament?

Question 2

1 mark

During the period of the Protectorate (1653–1659), what was the specific purpose behind the introduction of the Major-Generals in 1655?

Question 3

1 mark

How did the Grand Remonstrance of 1641 significantly alter the political landscape between Charles I and the Long Parliament?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the Admonition of the XI (1621), an event often cited as a precursor to the tensions in 1625 regarding the limits of royal prerogative and foreign policy?

Question 5

1 mark

How did the Pacification of Berwick (1639) impact the authority of Charles I during the Bishops' Wars?

Question 6

2 marks

Explain the significance of the Five Knights' Case (1627) in the context of the conflict between Charles I and the Political Nation.

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Question 7

3 marks

In the context of the Protectorate, how did the introduction of decimation tax in 1655 support the authority of the Major-Generals?

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Question 8

5 marks

In the context of the Major-Generals rule (1655–1657), identify two distinct ways in which their 'reformation of manners' was perceived as an ideological challenge to the traditional authority of the Political Nation.

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Question 9

3 marks

The English Revolution, 1625–1660

Read the following statement and answer the questions that follow:
'The failure to secure a post-war settlement between 1646 and 1649 was primarily due to the intransigence of Charles I.'

(a) Briefly explain two ways in which Charles I's actions or attitudes between 1646 and 1648 hindered a political settlement.

(b) Identify and describe one other factor, besides the King's behavior, that contributed to the breakdown of negotiations between the New Model Army and Parliament during this period.

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