History (A) J410,12 November 2021 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Resistance to Religious Changes (1534–1550) | Opposition to Henry VIII’s and Edward VI’s reforms, Catholic loyalty, rebellion, and Protestant dissent.

2. Motivations for Henry VIII’s Reformation | Evaluation of religious vs. political reasons, use of sources to analyze the Act of Supremacy, Henry’s annulment case, and Tyndale’s writings.

3. Impact of the Civil Wars on Kenilworth Castle | Military sieges, structural damage, strategic importance during 1642–1651.

4. Historical Usefulness of Sources on Kenilworth Castle (1120–1600) | Assessment of King Henry III’s renovation orders vs. a modern photograph, evaluating perspective, detail, and historical context.

5. Political and Religious Shifts in Tudor England | Power struggles between monarchy and papacy, role of propaganda in church reforms.

6. Evolution of Castles in Warfare and Status | Kenilworth’s transformation from fortress to residence, adaptations due to technological and military changes.