How significant was Henry VII’s marriage to Elizabeth of York to securing his hold on the throne in the years 1486-91? This Edexcel Unit 30 Section A essay was written by an A* History student (achieved) and was marked 17/20 (Level 5). Critical teacher comments have been included at the bottom of the document.

Essay plans done in a bullet point style format. Includes full introduction and conclusion answering the question. Each paragraph is a different factor providing explanation and giving facts and statistics to support the argument. (A* History Student)

Level 4 Answer Full length essay from question in the textbook, find relevant sources in the textbook (pg 117). Marked by teachers, achieved 15/20. Corrections and added content from marking are shown in red.

Level 4 Answer Full length essay from question in the textbook, find relevant sources in the textbook (pg72). Marked by teachers, achieved 16/20 (A* History Student)

'The key factor in upholding the King's authority in the years 1399-1509 was his relationship with the nobility.' How far do you agree with this statement? A2 History Pearson Edexcel. High achieving student answer. Checked by teachers. A/B grade.

How important was Richard II's prolonged absence in Ireland to the success of Henry Bolingbroke's campaign to seize the throne? A2 History Pearson Edexcel. High achieving student answer. Checked by teachers. A/B grade.

How significant was English military failure in France to the downfall of Henry VI and the Lancastrian cause in 1461? A2 History Pearson Edexcel. High achieving student answer. Checked by teachers. A/B grade.

How significant was the Challenge posed by George, Duke of Clarence, to Edward IV in the 1470s? A2 History Pearson Edexcel. High achieving student answer. Checked by teachers. A/B grade.