History 7041 Paper 2A June 2018, AQA AS-Level Past Papers with Mark Schemes

The exam paper evaluates historical themes from the reign of Henry II (1154–1189) under the component "Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216." Section A requires source analysis to assess the early reign of Henry II through primary documents, exploring political legitimacy and governance. Section B offers essay-based questions addressing major themes: the causes of the Great Rebellion of 1173, emphasizing Henry II’s authority, and the significance of urban growth as a key socio-economic development during his reign. Keywords: Angevin Kings, Henry II, Great Rebellion, urbanization, medieval governance, royal authority, socio-economic history, 12th century England.