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• This document has 4 pages.
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Section A
Read the two passages and answer Question 1.
1 Evaluate the interpretations in both of the two passages.
Explain which you think is more convincing as an explanation of the causes and nature of Emmet’s Rising
(1803). [30]
Passage A
Adapted From Kevin Whelan, Robert Emmet: Between History and Memory, Autumn, 2003, www.jstor.org, JSTOR. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.jstor.org/stable/27725045?read-now=1&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
Passage B
Adapted from John Gibney (ed) and Ruan O'Donnell, The United Irishmen, Rebellion and the Act of Union, 1798–1803, pages xiii, 130, 132, 136 and 139, Pen and Sword History, 2018. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
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Section B
Answer any two questions.
2* ‘Irish revolutionary nationalism was unsuccessful throughout the period from 1791 to 1921.’
How far do you agree? [25]
3* ‘The Anglican and Presbyterian Churches were the most significant source of support for the Union
throughout the period from 1791 to 1921.’
How far do you agree? [25]
4* ‘Reforms to the Union were effective at maintaining stability throughout the period from 1791 to
1921.’
How far do you agree? [25]
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You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
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INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
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• This document has 4 pages.
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Section A
Read the two passages and answer Question 1.
1 Evaluate the interpretations in both of the two passages.
Explain which you think is more convincing as an explanation of the causes and nature of Emmet’s Rising
(1803). [30]
Passage A
Adapted From Kevin Whelan, Robert Emmet: Between History and Memory, Autumn, 2003, www.jstor.org, JSTOR. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.jstor.org/stable/27725045?read-now=1&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
Passage B
Adapted from John Gibney (ed) and Ruan O'Donnell, The United Irishmen, Rebellion and the Act of Union, 1798–1803, pages xiii, 130, 132, 136 and 139, Pen and Sword History, 2018. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
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Section B
Answer any two questions.
2* ‘Irish revolutionary nationalism was unsuccessful throughout the period from 1791 to 1921.’
How far do you agree? [25]
3* ‘The Anglican and Presbyterian Churches were the most significant source of support for the Union
throughout the period from 1791 to 1921.’
How far do you agree? [25]
4* ‘Reforms to the Union were effective at maintaining stability throughout the period from 1791 to
1921.’
How far do you agree? [25]
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