Access to History: The Early Tudors: Henry VII to Mary I, 1485–1558 Second Edition notes

Using these four sources in their historical context, assess how far they support the view that female rule was a serious problem in the 1550s. An A*-graded response to OCR's specimen source question on Mary I's succession crisis.

Using these four sources in their historical context, assess how far they support the view that the attempt to exclude Mary Tudor from the throne in 1553 was a serious threat to the Tudor dynasty. An A*-graded response to the 2017 OCR source question on Mary I's succession crisis.

Assess the effectiveness of Henry VIII’s government in dealing with opposition to the religious changes from 1529-1547.

‘The handling of finances was Henry VII’s most successful domestic achievement.’ How far do you agree with this view?

‘Henry VII’s main aim in foreign affairs was to avoid war.’ How far do you agree?

'Protestantism was so popular by 1547 that England was more a Protestant than a Catholic nation.' Assess the validity of this view.