May 2025 Edexcel: AS
Level History 8HI0/1C
Paper 1 – Breadth Study
with Interpretations,
Option 1C: Britain, 1625–
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, May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level History 8HI0/1C Paper 1 – Breadth Study with
Interpretations, Option 1C: Britain, 1625–1701: Conflict, Revolution and
Settlement – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 Edexcel AS Level History 8HI0/1C document merges the official
question paper and mark scheme for Paper 1 – Breadth Study with Interpretations,
covering Option 1C: Britain, 1625–1701: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement. This
paper assesses students' understanding of the political, social, and religious
transformations in Britain during this period, including the causes and
consequences of key events such as the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the
Glorious Revolution. The merged format provides students with full visibility of
examiner expectations, mark allocation, and question structure. Each question is
paired with the official mark scheme, supporting targeted revision, self-assessment,
and the development of coherent, analytical historical arguments. An essential
resource for thorough preparation for the 2025 Edexcel AS Level History
examination.
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Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2.
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1 Were the actions of parliament the main reason for the failure of
Charles I and his opponents to reach a negotiated settlement in the
years 1640–49?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
OR
2 Were anti-Catholic attitudes the main reason for instability during the
reigns of Charles II and James II?
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
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Level History 8HI0/1C
Paper 1 – Breadth Study
with Interpretations,
Option 1C: Britain, 1625–
ABSTRACT
[Draw 1701:
your readerConflict,
in with an engaging abstract. It
Revolution
is typically andof the document.
a short summary
When you’re ready to add your content, just click
Settlement
here and start typing.] – Merged
[AuthorQuestion
name] Paper & Mark
[CourseScheme
title]
[DOCUMENT
TITLE]
[Document subtitle]
, May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level History 8HI0/1C Paper 1 – Breadth Study with
Interpretations, Option 1C: Britain, 1625–1701: Conflict, Revolution and
Settlement – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 Edexcel AS Level History 8HI0/1C document merges the official
question paper and mark scheme for Paper 1 – Breadth Study with Interpretations,
covering Option 1C: Britain, 1625–1701: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement. This
paper assesses students' understanding of the political, social, and religious
transformations in Britain during this period, including the causes and
consequences of key events such as the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the
Glorious Revolution. The merged format provides students with full visibility of
examiner expectations, mark allocation, and question structure. Each question is
paired with the official mark scheme, supporting targeted revision, self-assessment,
and the development of coherent, analytical historical arguments. An essential
resource for thorough preparation for the 2025 Edexcel AS Level History
examination.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
EITHER
1 Were the actions of parliament the main reason for the failure of
Charles I and his opponents to reach a negotiated settlement in the
years 1640–49?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
OR
2 Were anti-Catholic attitudes the main reason for instability during the
reigns of Charles II and James II?
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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, Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If
you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate
your new question with a cross .
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