History (A) J410,13 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Support for the Restoration (1660) – Reasons for public and political support, including dissatisfaction with Puritan rule, desire for stability, and Charles II’s promises.

2. Religious Policies of Charles I and William Laud (1629–1640) – Evaluation of sources on whether their actions attacked Protestantism, considering Puritan opposition and Anglican reforms.

3. Kenilworth Castle Changes (1600s) – Factors leading to modifications, including military use, royal influence, and economic shifts.

4. Source Analysis (Kenilworth Castle, 1100–1300) – Comparison of a medieval chronicle describing the 1266 siege with a modern photograph of Mortimer’s Tower to assess historical usefulness.