History (A) J410,13 June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Personal Rule to Restoration (1629–1660) – Reasons for the failure of a settlement between Parliament and the King from 1646–1648, including political divisions and military influence.

2. Cromwell’s Rule (1653–1658) – Analysis of sources to determine whether Cromwell was an unpopular ruler, evaluating censorship, governance, and opposition.

3. Framlingham Castle (1100–1250) – Explanation of structural and functional changes in the castle during this period.

4. Framlingham Castle (1300–1750) – Comparison of sources (official records vs. aerial photograph) to determine their usefulness in studying the castle’s history.