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Y320/01 From Colonialism to Independence: The British Empire
1857–1965
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Y320/01 From Colonialism to Independence:
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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 rise of Nationalism in Kenya during
the period from 1945 to 1965. [30]
Passage A
© Piers Brendon, The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997, p545-6, Vintage, 2008. From first line "African opposition to colonial rule in Kenya had been smouldering ever since the advent of European settlers," to last line "It appointed native chiefs who would co-operate with them, dividing Africans
Passage B
© Hourly History. Mau Mau Rebellion: A History from Beginning to End, p3-6, Independently published, 2020. From first line "The British were not a welcome presence in the region." to last line "This led many Kenyans to realise that they were supporting a foreign class living much better than they were
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Section B
Answer any two questions.
2* ‘Gandhi had more impact than any other nationalist leader in the British Empire during the period from
1857 to 1965.’
How far do you agree? [25]
3* ‘Famine was the most important impact of the British Empire on the periphery.’
How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1857 to 1965? [25]
4* ‘European rivalry over the British Empire was greater during the period from 1857 to 1914 than during
the period from 1914 to 1965.’
How far do you agree? [25]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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Y320/01 From Colonialism to Independence: The British Empire
1857–1965
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 23 May 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y320/01 From Colonialism to Independence:
The British Empire 1857–1965
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
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
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer the question in Section A and any two questions in Section B.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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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 rise of Nationalism in Kenya during
the period from 1945 to 1965. [30]
Passage A
© Piers Brendon, The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997, p545-6, Vintage, 2008. From first line "African opposition to colonial rule in Kenya had been smouldering ever since the advent of European settlers," to last line "It appointed native chiefs who would co-operate with them, dividing Africans
Passage B
© Hourly History. Mau Mau Rebellion: A History from Beginning to End, p3-6, Independently published, 2020. From first line "The British were not a welcome presence in the region." to last line "This led many Kenyans to realise that they were supporting a foreign class living much better than they were
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Section B
Answer any two questions.
2* ‘Gandhi had more impact than any other nationalist leader in the British Empire during the period from
1857 to 1965.’
How far do you agree? [25]
3* ‘Famine was the most important impact of the British Empire on the periphery.’
How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1857 to 1965? [25]
4* ‘European rivalry over the British Empire was greater during the period from 1857 to 1914 than during
the period from 1914 to 1965.’
How far do you agree? [25]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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