All 16 A* Exemplar Essays OCR A Level History A Early Tudors

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.

‘Wolsey’s lack of noble support was the most important reason for his fall from power’. How far do you agree?

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

How successful was Henry VIII's foreign policy from 1509 to 1529?

Assess the reasons for Wolsey’s fall from power.

Assess the claim that Thomas Cromwell had carried out a ‘revolution’ in Tudor government by 1540.

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

'Every monastic institution in the Kingdom was closed down during the reign of Henry VIII because of the King's urgent need for money.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

'The pre-Reformation Church was considered ripe for reform by many contemporaries because of the existing abuses of it.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

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

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

How successful was Henry VII in dealing with the Yorkist challenges to his throne?

'Henry's success in establishing the dynasty was due almost entirely to the fact that he was a ruthless and brutal tyrant.' Assess the validity of this view.

How successful was Henry VII in controlling the nobility?