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History
International Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Depth Study with Interpretations
Option 1A: France in Revolution, 1774–99 Summer 2026
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‘Rural and urban poverty was the main problem in France in the 1780s.’ Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
contact us page at .
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(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks)
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1792.
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3 Historians differ in their judgements about The Terror in France. .
‘The main consequence of The Terror of 1793–94 was the White Terror of 1795–97.’
Assess this view using your own knowledge of the issue.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)
OR
4 Historians differ in their judgements about the establishment of Napoleon’s
Consulship.
‘The establishment of Napoleon’s Consulship, in 1799, undermined the principles of
the Revolution.’
Assess this view using your own knowledge of the issue.
(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)
Summer 2026
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, General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
Put a cross in the box indicating the FIRST question you have chosen to answer. If you change
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• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
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Chosen question number: Question 1 Question 2 what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Question 3 Question 4 • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
(This page is for your first answer). . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
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• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
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always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
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Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s
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response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
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candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
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• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Thursday 14 May 2026
Mark Scheme (Results)
Afternoon (Time: 2 hours) Paper
reference WHI01/1A
History
International Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Depth Study with Interpretations
Option 1A: France in Revolution, 1774–99 Summer 2026
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions Pearson Edexcel
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
International Advanced Subsidiary Level in
centre number and candidate number.
History WHI0/01
•• Answer TWO questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information Paper 1: Depth Study with Interpretations
•• The total mark for this paper is 50.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Option 1A: France in Revolution 1774-99
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P79481A
P:1/1/1
Pearson Education Ltd. *P79481A0124*
, Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Answer TWO questions from the following.
You must start your answer to your first question on page 3.
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
You must start your answer to your second question on page 13. largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
EITHER
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
1 Historians differ in their judgements about the problems in France in the 1780s. qualifications websites at or .
‘Rural and urban poverty was the main problem in France in the 1780s.’ Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
contact us page at .
Assess this view using your own knowledge of the issue.
(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks)
OR
2 Historians have different explanations for the downfall of the monarchy in France in Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
1792.
‘The actions of Louis XVI were the main reason for the downfall of the monarchy in Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
France in 1792.’ everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
Assess this view using your own knowledge of the issue.
involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
(Total for Question 2 = 25 marks) 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
OR out more about how we can help you and your students at:
3 Historians differ in their judgements about The Terror in France. .
‘The main consequence of The Terror of 1793–94 was the White Terror of 1795–97.’
Assess this view using your own knowledge of the issue.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)
OR
4 Historians differ in their judgements about the establishment of Napoleon’s
Consulship.
‘The establishment of Napoleon’s Consulship, in 1799, undermined the principles of
the Revolution.’
Assess this view using your own knowledge of the issue.
(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)
Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79481A
Publication Code WHI01_1A_2026_MS
All the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd
2
*P79481A0224*
, General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
Put a cross in the box indicating the FIRST question you have chosen to answer. If you change
your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross . candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Chosen question number: Question 1 Question 2 what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Question 3 Question 4 • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
(This page is for your first answer). . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
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always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
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Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s
................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
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• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
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