2024_OCR - GCSE History B (Schools
History Project)
Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to Present
with The Elizabethans, 1580–1603
Merged Question Paper & Marking
Scheme
(Tuesday 4 June 2024 – Afternoon)
Code: J411/18
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 4 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) History B (Schools History Project)
J411/18 Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present with
The Elizabethans, 1580–1603
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 2 3 4 4 2 1 1 1 2 5 *
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.
• Section A – Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present: Answer Questions 1 (a–c), 2, 3
and either Question 4 or Question 5.
• Section B – The Elizabethans, 1580–1603: Answer Questions 6 (a–b) and 7, and
either Question 8 or Question 9.
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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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,GCSE (9–1) History B (Schools History Project) J411/18 Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present
with The Elizabethans, 1580–1603 – Exam Overview
Exam Date: Tuesday, 4 June 2024 – Afternoon Session
The GCSE History B (Schools History Project) J411/18 exam will assess students' understanding of
migration to Britain from c.1250 to the present, alongside a focused study of the Elizabethan period
(1580–1603). This exam will require students to explore key historical events, trends, and
developments related to migration, and the social, political, and economic impacts of migration on
Britain over the centuries. Additionally, students will examine the Elizabethan era, particularly
focusing on the challenges faced by Elizabeth I's government, societal norms, and cultural
developments.
Key Topics and Themes:
1. Migration to Britain, c.1250 to Present:
o Patterns of Migration: The diverse groups that migrated to Britain, including refugees,
traders, and settlers. The causes and reasons for migration, such as economic
opportunities, religious freedom, or escaping persecution.
o Impact of Migration: How migrant communities have shaped British society in terms
of culture, economy, and identity. Consideration of the challenges migrants faced and
the impact on local populations.
o Changing Attitudes Towards Migration: The evolution of public attitudes, policies,
and government responses to migrants over time.
2. The Elizabethans, 1580–1603:
o The Reign of Elizabeth I: Key political and social events during the reign of Elizabeth
I, including religious conflicts, foreign policy, and challenges to her authority.
o The Elizabethan Society: Social hierarchy, life for ordinary people, and the roles of
men and women. Exploration of the culture, art, and theatre during this period.
o The Elizabethan Economy and Trade: Understanding the economic landscape of
Elizabethan England, including exploration, trade expansion, and the establishment of
overseas colonies.
o Religious Changes: The impact of the Protestant Reformation on English society and
politics, and the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in England during this
period.
This exam requires students to demonstrate their ability to analyze historical sources, evaluate different
interpretations, and construct coherent arguments related to migration and Elizabethan history.
Good luck with your studies and exam preparation!
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Section A
Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present
Answer Questions 1 (a–c), 2 and 3.
1
(a) Give one way in which medieval kings tried to encourage migrants to come to Britain after 1250.
[1]
(b) Identify one contribution made by Huguenot migrants to early modern Britain (1500–1750). [1]
(c) Identify one business typically set up by Chinese migrants during the period 1750 to 1900. [1]
2 Write a clear and organised summary that analyses Irish migration to Britain in the 1800s.
Support your summary with examples. [9]
3 To what extent were African migrants welcomed and accepted in British society between
1500 and c.1800?
Explain your answer. [10]
Answer Question 4 or Question 5.
4* ‘Britain was a hostile place for Jewish migrants between 1250 and 1900.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
5* ‘Persecution in their home country was the main reason why migrants came to Britain in the
period 1900 to 2015.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
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