History (A) J410,12 June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries (1534–1540) – Economic redistribution, social upheaval, religious changes, and effects on local communities.

2. Extent of England’s Protestant Shift Under Henry VIII and Edward VI – Analysis of sources showing religious reforms, resistance, and Catholic revival under Mary I.

3. Changes to Kenilworth Castle (1150–1270) – Military strengthening, architectural evolution, and political significance.

4. Usefulness of Sources on Kenilworth Castle (1300–1750) – Comparison of written records on repairs and expansions versus visual evidence from modern photography.