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AS
HISTORY
7041/2E
The English Revolution, 1625–1660
Component 2E The origins of the English Civil War, 1625–
1642
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IB/M/Jun23/E3 7041/2E
AS
HISTORY
The English Revolution, 1625–1660
Component 2E The origins of the English Civil War, 1625–1642
Tuesday 23 May 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 16-page answer book.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is
7041/2E.
• Answer two questions.
In Section A answer Question 01.
In Section B answer either Question 02 or Question 03.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
• You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
• You are advised to spend about:
– 50 minutes on Section A
– 40 minutes on Section B.
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Section A
Answer Question 01.
Source A
From the memoirs of Sir Philip Warwick published after 1660. Warwick was an official in
Charles I’s government and fought for the Royalists in the Civil War.
Charles’ manner was very majestic for he always insisted on his dignity, even to the great
foreigners that came to his court. For he would only be approached with respect and
reverence. He was ready to engage in conversation, but the subject matter of it was most
commonly serious, not light. His way of arguing was very civil and patient for he seldom
contradicted another by his authority, but by his reason. Nor did he, by any bad-tempered
dislike, crush another’s arguments. He began his challenge by this civil introduction,
‘By your favour, Sir, I think otherwise’, on this or that ground. Yet, he would not accept
any outspoken challenge to his own words.
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Source B
From ‘The History of the Great Rebellion’ by the Earl of Clarendon, written after 1660.
Clarendon was a civilian adviser to Charles I during the Civil War.
Charles’ kingly virtues were mixed with other characteristics. His kingly virtues did not
always dominate his behaviour. Therefore, he was apt to grant pardon to wrongdoers
despite his judges presenting to him the damage to the public that would result. He would
not tolerate alternative religious beliefs. Though he gave very much, he paused too long
in giving, which made those to whom he gave less grateful for the benefit. He had an
excellent understanding, but was not confident enough of it. This made him often change
his own opinion for a worse one and follow the advice of a man that did not judge so well
as himself.
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0 1 With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, which
of these two sources is more valuable in explaining Charles I’s character?
[25 marks]
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Section B
Answer either Question 02 or Question 03.
Either
0 2 ‘In the years 1633 to 1640, Thomas Wentworth strengthened the authority of the
English Crown in Ireland.’
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
[25 marks]
or
0 3 ‘John Pym was the main cause of the outbreak of Civil War in England in the years
1640 to 1642.’
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
[25 marks]
END OF QUESTIONS
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AS
HISTORY
7041/2E
The English Revolution, 1625–1660
Component 2E The origins of the English Civil War, 1625–1642
Mark scheme
June 2023
Version: 1.0 Final
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MARK SCHEME – AS HISTORY – 7041/2E – JUNE 2023
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Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
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