OCR A Level History A ( Y104/01) England Question paper June 2025

OCR A Level History A ( Y104/01) England Question paper June 2025 'The influence of de la Pole and de Vere was the main reason for the problems Richard II faced during the period from 1385 to 1387.' Use the four sources in their historical context to assess how far they support this view. Source A: The Lords offer the king their advice. That it please the king that his position regarding the revenues and charges on his exchequer should be reviewed and examined by certain lords with the intention of making good arrangements about how and by what means his position can be upheld and what provision shall be taken for his household. That it please the king to attract to himself good and honourable men of standing and to associate with them and avoid the company of others because in doing so he will attract to himself the hearts and loves of his people. In doing the contrary he will create great peril for himself and his realm. Lords' advice about the government of the realm c.1385