AQA A-level History notes

AQA A level Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty - Essay titled: To what extent was the English Church in 1553 different from what it had been in 1532? (25) Topics linked = Religious Change in England Marked received = 21/25

This document is a series of essay plans for three examination questions. The plans have been written and quality checked by A*/ A grade History students. The plans relate to the following three questions: "Henry VII had successfully established monarchical authority by 1509". Assess the validity of this view. “Henry VII’s consolidation of power in the years 1485-1509 was the result of his own personal strengths”. Explain why you agree or disagree. “Local issues were th...

Document summarises the key events in the timeline of Henry VIII's foreign policy from 1512-1547. An overall assessment is made on the extent to which his foreign policy was a success and why...

AQA A Level Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty - Essay titled: 'The Elizabethan Religious Settlement was successfully established in the years 1558-1603.' Assess the validity of this view. (25 marks) Essay topics linked = Elizabeth I & The Religious Settlement, Rebellions under Elizabeth I Marked Received = 20/25

Includes detailed essay plan with points, evidence and evaluation, with the 25/25 essay underneath. The main body of the essay contains paragraphs on Wolsey's legal reforms (stated success), Wolsey's financial reforms (alternative success), and Wolsey's ecclesiastical reforms (alternative success). Essay is balanced and contains key facts and statistics in addition to relevant historian quotes. It also arrives at a justified and succinct conclusion. Great revision resource for Wolsey's succe...

Full-mark essay assessing if the nobility were the biggest issue Henry VII faced in government. Includes a detailed paragraph on the threat posed by the nobility (stated threat), Henry's weak claim to the throne (alternative threat) and the uneven control the Crown had over the kingdom (alternative threat). Also contains key facts and statistics, as well as quotes from historians to buttress the argument.

AQA A Level - Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty Essay titled: ‘Henry VIII might have made himself supreme head of the church of England, but he did little else to change the church’ assess the validity of this claim’ (25) Topic links = Henry VIII & The Break With Rome and Changed to the Church in England. Mark received for this essay was 22/25 so high A/ low A*

A thorough and coherent summary of the reigns of both Edward VI (1547-1553) and Mary I (1553-1558), paying particular attention to the central themes that are commonly assessed e.g. religion, foreign policy, governance etc... Includes a clear evaluation of each of their reigns and a detailed assessment of the extent to which there was a "mid-Tudor crisis" in the years 1540-1563 (also taking into account the later part of Henry VIII's reign and the beginning of Elizbeth's reign. A great revis...

A detailed, high marking (A*) essay closely examining the successes and failures of collectivisation, and the impact of the policy on wider society. The essay also discusses not only Stalin's objectives and the impacts of these, but also Holodomor and the human cost.

Full-mark essay assessing whether religious divisions were the main reason for Cromwell's fall from grace. Includes a paragraph on the stated reason (religious divisions), the opposition at court, and the financial disagreements. Also contains relevant historian quotes. Essay is balanced and arrives at a justified conclusion. Great revision tool to recap key individual, Thomas Cromwell

Includes 18 essay plans for AQA Tudor History on the monarch Henry VII. Covers all areas such as; Foreign Policy, Domestic Policy, Religion, Succession etc. Perfect for revising for the 2023 exams, clear essay plan structure with key evidence needed to attain high marks.

This is a timeline of all the KEY dates during Henry VII'S reign, including a summary/explanation given with each date. This is perfect for memorising the key dates needed to include in essays and also helps to understand the numerous events during the reign. I achieved an A* in History and using this timeline I created helped me to plan essays and remember the key dates needed for high marks.

AQA A Level History: Breadth Study - Essay Titled Protestant ideas were responsible for the development of the English Reformation in the years 1529-1547. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. (25) Topics linked to Essay - Mainly Religious Change in England following the Reformation, particularly Protestantism

ESSAY PLAN NOT FULL ESSAY AQA A level History Breath Study: Tudors - essay title = Was Cromwell’s ‘Break with Rome’ the perfect solution for Henry? Often a classic question asked so really helpful info for writing this type of essay

AQA A Level Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty - Essay Titled: How important was anti-clericalism as a motive for the break with Rome? (25 marks) Plan included as well as essay Topics linked = Rome & The Catholic Church, The Break From Rome, Changes to the English Church, The Church of England Marked received = 20/25

AQA A level Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty - Essay titled: To what extent was the English Church in 1553 different from what it had been in 1532? (25) Topics linked = Religious Change in England Marked received = 21/25

AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty - Essay Titled: ‘Elizabeth I’s foreign policy towards Spain was always weak and unconvincing.’ Assess the validity of this view. (25) Topics Linked to Essay: Elizabeth I & Foreign Policy, Anglo-Spanish Relations Mark Received = 21/25

AQA A Level Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty - Essay titled: 'The Elizabethan Religious Settlement was successfully established in the years 1558-1603.' Assess the validity of this view. (25 marks) Essay topics linked = Elizabeth I & The Religious Settlement, Rebellions under Elizabeth I Marked Received = 20/25

AQA A Level - Breadth Study: The Tudor Dynasty Essay titled: ‘Henry VIII might have made himself supreme head of the church of England, but he did little else to change the church’ assess the validity of this claim’ (25) Topic links = Henry VIII & The Break With Rome and Changed to the Church in England. Mark received for this essay was 22/25 so high A/ low A*

AQA A level History Notes on The Tudor Dynasty: Elizabeth I. Notes include all topics under the Elizabeth I part of the course. Topics included are: - Elizabeth I Religion - Elizabeth I Government & Parliament - Elizabeth I Foreign Policy - Elizabeth I Society, Economy and Culture - Elizabeth I Final Years