History 7041 Paper 2E June 2023, AQA AS-Level Past Papers with Mark Schemes

This exam paper focuses on The English Revolution, 1625–1660, particularly The Origins of the English Civil War (1625–1642). Section A explores Charles I’s character through contrasting perspectives, examining his majesty, reasoned arguments, and insistence on authority. Section B investigates significant events leading to conflict, assessing Thomas Wentworth’s role in strengthening Crown authority in Ireland (1633–1640) and evaluating John Pym’s influence in causing the Civil War (1640–1642). The questions emphasize the monarchy’s leadership, political tensions, and opposition dynamics during a transformative period in England’s history.