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AQA A Level History: Past Papers

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Browse our range of AQA A Level History Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with A Level History past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your A Level History exam.

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Specimen Papers

Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K Set 2 (MS)
Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L Set 1 (QP) Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L Set 1 (MS)
Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L Set 2 (QP) Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1954 7042/2N Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1954 7042/2N Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1954 7042/2N Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1954 7042/2N Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1946 7042/2O Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1946 7042/2O Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1946 7042/2O Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1946 7042/2O Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1998 7042/2P Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1998 7042/2P Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1998 7042/2P Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1998 7042/2P Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1992 7042/2R Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1992 7042/2R Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1992 7042/2R Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1992 7042/2R Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S Set 2 (MS)
Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T Set 1 (QP) Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T Set 1 (MS)
Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T Set 2 (QP) Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T Set 2 (MS)

2022

June 2022 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (MS)
June 2022 Component 1: 1A. The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 7042/1A (QP)June 2022 Component 1: 1A. The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 7042/1A (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (MS)
June 2022 Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T (QP)June 2022 Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T (MS)

2021

June 2021 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (MS)
June 2021 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (QP)June 2021 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (MS)
June 2021 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (QP)June 2021 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (MS)

2020

June 2020 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (MS)
June 2020 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (QP)June 2020 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (MS)
June 2020 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (QP)June 2020 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (MS)

2018

June 2018 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (MS)
June 2018 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (QP)June 2018 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (MS)
June 2018 Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T (QP)June 2018 Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T (MS)

2017

June 2017 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1A. The Age of Crusades, c1071-1204 7042/1A (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1B. Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 7042/1B (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1C. The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 7042/1C (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1D. Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 7042/1D (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1E. Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 7042/1E (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1F. Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885 7042/1F (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1G. Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 7042/1G (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1H. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 7042/1H (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1J. The British Empire, c1857–1967 7042/1J (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1K. The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 7042/1K (MS)
June 2017 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (QP)June 2017 Component 1: 1L. The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991 7042/1L (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2A. Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 7042/2A (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2B. The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 7042/2B (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2C. The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 7042/2C (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2D. Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 7042/2D (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2E. The English Revolution, 1625–1660 7042/2E (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2F. The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 7042/2F (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2G. The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 7042/2G (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2H. France in Revolution, 1774–1815 7042/2H (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2J. America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 7042/2J (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2K. International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 7042/2K (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2L. Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 7042/2L (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2M. Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 7042/2M (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2N. Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 7042/2N (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2O. Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 7042/2O (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2P. The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 7042/2P (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2Q. The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980 7042/2Q (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2R. The Cold War, c1945–1991 7042/2R (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2S. The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 7042/2S (MS)
June 2017 Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T (QP)June 2017 Component 2: 2T. The Crisis of Communism: the USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000 7042/2T (MS)

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