2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
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paper
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Question
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Attached.pdf
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2025 OCR A Level History A
Y214/01 France 1814–1870
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y214/01 France 1814–1870
Time allowed: 1 hour
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.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• 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.
© OCR 2025 [M/506/4277] OCR is an exempt Charity
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2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
,2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
, 2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in the overthrow of Charles X?
(i) Social and economic problems
(ii) Charles X’s religious policy
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the reasons for the lack of success in Napoleon III’s foreign policy in the 1860s. [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had a greater impact on France during the rule of Napoleon III?
(i) The development of railways
(ii) The work of Baron Hausmann
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The fall of the July Monarchy in 1848 was due more to the weaknesses of Louis Philippe than the
strength of its opponents.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y214/01 Jun25
2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
2025 OCR A Level History A
Y214/01 France 1814–1870
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y214/01 France 1814–1870
Time allowed: 1 hour
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.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• 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.
© OCR 2025 [M/506/4277] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CE) 357746 Turn over
2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
,2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
, 2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in the overthrow of Charles X?
(i) Social and economic problems
(ii) Charles X’s religious policy
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the reasons for the lack of success in Napoleon III’s foreign policy in the 1860s. [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had a greater impact on France during the rule of Napoleon III?
(i) The development of railways
(ii) The work of Baron Hausmann
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The fall of the July Monarchy in 1848 was due more to the weaknesses of Louis Philippe than the
strength of its opponents.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y214/01 Jun25
2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A Level
Y214-01
2025History
OCR
France
A Level
Y214-01
1814–1870
History
France
A Verified
Y214-01
1814–1870
Question
FranceVerified
1814–1870
paper Question
with Marking
Verified
paper
Scheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
