OCR A Level History A 2025 Y214/01 France 1814–1870 | Question Paper & Marking Scheme

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2025 OCR A Level History A
Y214/01 France 1814–1870
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Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y214/01 France 1814–1870
Time allowed: 1 hour


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• 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.




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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.

1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in the overthrow of Charles X?

(i) Social and economic problems

(ii) Charles X’s religious policy

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]

(b)* Assess the reasons for the lack of success in Napoleon III’s foreign policy in the 1860s. [20]


2
(a) Which of the following had a greater impact on France during the rule of Napoleon III?

(i) The development of railways

(ii) The work of Baron Hausmann

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]

(b)* ‘The fall of the July Monarchy in 1848 was due more to the weaknesses of Louis Philippe than the
strength of its opponents.’

How far do you agree? [20]




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