AQA AS HISTORY The English Revolution, 1625–1660 Component 2E The origins of the English Civil War, 1625–1642 FINAL MAY 2023

AQA AS HISTORY The English Revolution, 1625–1660 Component 2E The origins of the English Civil War, 1625–1642 Tuesday 23 May 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7041/2E. • Answer two questions. In Section A answer Question 01. In Section B answer either Question 02 or Question 03. Information • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • The maximum mark for this paper is 50. • You will be marked on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. Advice • You are advised to spend about: – 50 minutes on Section A – 40 minutes on Section B. Section A Answer Question 01. Source A From the memoirs of Sir Philip Warwick published after 1660. Warwick was an official in Charles I’s government and fought for the Royalists in the Civil War. Charles’ manner was very majestic for he always insisted on his dignity, even to the great foreigners that came to his court. For he would only be approached with respect and reverence. He was ready to engage in conversation, but the subject matter of it was most commonly serious, not light. His way of arguing was very civil and patient for he seldom contradicted another by his authority, but by his reason. Nor did he, by any bad-tempered dislike, crush another’s arguments. He began his challenge by this civil introduction, ‘By your favour, Sir, I think otherwise’, on this or that ground. Yet, he would not accept any outspoken challenge to his own words. 5 Source B From ‘The History of the Great Rebellion’ by the Earl of Clarendon, written after 1660. Clarendon was a civilian adviser to Charles I during the Civil War. Charles’ kingly virtues were mixed with other characteristics. His kingly virtues did not always dominate his behaviour. Therefore, he was apt to grant pardon to wrongdoers despite his judges presenting to him the damage to the public that would result. He would not tolerate alternative religious beliefs. Though he gave very much, he paused too long in giving, which made those to whom he gave less grateful for the benefit. He had an excellent understanding, but was not confident enough of it. This made him often change his own opinion for a worse one and follow the advice of a man that did not judge so well as himself. 5 0 1 With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, which of these two sources is more valuable in explaining Charles I’s character? [25 marks] Section B Answer either Question 02 or Question 03. Either 0 2 ‘In the years 1633 to 1640, Thomas Wentworth strengthened the authority of the English Crown in Ireland.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. [25 marks] or