May 2025 Edexcel: A Level History 9HI0/1C 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 A Level History 9HI0/1C 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
upheavals in Britain during this period, including the English Civil War, the
Commonwealth, the Restoration, 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 A Level History examination.
Turn over
,
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, SECTION A
Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2.
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EITHER
1 How accurate is it to say that the actions of Charles I from 1629 were the
main reason for the outbreak of civil war in 1642?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
OR
2 How accurate is it to say that the army’s involvement in politics was
mainly responsible for the instability of Republican government in
the years 1649–60?
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
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Interpretations, Option 1C: Britain, 1625–1701: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement
– Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 Edexcel A Level History 9HI0/1C 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
upheavals in Britain during this period, including the English Civil War, the
Commonwealth, the Restoration, 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 A Level History examination.
Turn over
,
,
, SECTION A
Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
EITHER
1 How accurate is it to say that the actions of Charles I from 1629 were the
main reason for the outbreak of civil war in 1642?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
OR
2 How accurate is it to say that the army’s involvement in politics was
mainly responsible for the instability of Republican government in
the years 1649–60?
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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