Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y212/01 The American Revolution 1740–1796
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR A Level History A Y212/01 The American Revolution 1740–1796 Question paper & Marking
Scheme SUMMER 2025
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BLANK PAGE
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was a greater threat to the British in North America in 1740?
(i) French colonies
(ii) Spanish colonies
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* How serious were the problems facing the early Republic in the period from 1783 to 1789? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in bringing about the defeat of the British in the
American Revolution?
(i) The quality of British military leadership
(ii) The role of George Washington
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b) * Assess the reasons why relations between Britain and the American colonies deteriorated in the
period from 1763 to 1775. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y212/01 Jun25
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y212/01 The American Revolution 1740–1796
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR A Level History A Y212/01 The American Revolution 1740–1796 Question paper & Marking
Scheme SUMMER 2025
, 2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y212/01 Jun25
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was a greater threat to the British in North America in 1740?
(i) French colonies
(ii) Spanish colonies
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* How serious were the problems facing the early Republic in the period from 1783 to 1789? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in bringing about the defeat of the British in the
American Revolution?
(i) The quality of British military leadership
(ii) The role of George Washington
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b) * Assess the reasons why relations between Britain and the American colonies deteriorated in the
period from 1763 to 1775. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y212/01 Jun25
