A-level HISTORY Component 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216

B/M/Jun21/E5 7042/2A A-level HISTORY Component 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 Time allowed: 2 hours 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 7042/2A. • Answer three questions. In Section A answer Question 01. In Section B answer two questions. Information • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • The maximum mark for this paper is 80. • 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: – 1 hour on Question 01 from Section A – 45 minutes on each of the two questions answered from Section B. 2 IB/M/Jun21/7042/2A Section A Answer Question 01. Source A From a monastic chronicle of the reign of King Richard, written by Richard of Devizes at the time of the events he describes. In 1190 King Richard crossed to Normandy, having delegated the care of his whole kingdom to William Longchamp. Longchamp made up for the shortness of his stature by his arrogance. Counting on Richard’s affection and presuming on his goodwill, he expelled Hugh of Le Puiset from power. To make sure that Hugh did not suffer alone, he spared nobody, being more savage than a wild beast to everyone. The kingdom was thrown into uproar and appeals by all against the tyrant were carried across the sea to the King. William had received a Papal legateship, at Richard’s insistence. The King also extracted an oath from his two brothers that they would not enter England. However, at Eleanor’s request, he allowed John to enter and to stay, but under Longchamp’s control. As the earth shudders at the absence of the sun, so the face of the realm was altered at Richard’s departure. Certain nobles became busy and castles were strengthened. Letters were secretly sent and support was sought against Longchamp.