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Browse our range of Edexcel 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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2022

June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (QP)June 2022 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–55 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563–1609 (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–55 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563–1609 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China,1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic,1949–90 (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China,1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic,1949–90 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (MS)
June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (QP)June 2022 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (MS)
June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (QP)June 2022 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (MS)

2021

November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (MS)
November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform (MS)
November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (MS)
November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (QP)November 2021 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation' (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation' (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (MS)
November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (QP)November 2021 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (MS)
November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (QP)November 2021 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (MS)

2020

June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1702: conflict, revolution and settlement (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1702: conflict, revolution and settlement (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–1870: democracy, protest and reform (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–1870: democracy, protest and reform (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, c1918–89 (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, c1918–89 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (QP)June 2020 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo‑Saxon England and the Anglo‑Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo‑Saxon England and the Anglo‑Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–55 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563–1609 (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–55 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563–1609 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re‑establishment of democracy (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re‑establishment of democracy (MS)
June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (QP)June 2020 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (MS)
June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (QP)June 2020 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (MS)

2019

June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095-1204 (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095-1204 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509-1603: authority, nation and religion (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509-1603: authority, nation and religion (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625-1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625-1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785-c1870: democracy, protest and reform (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785-c1870: democracy, protest and reform (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917-91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917-91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917-96 (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917-96 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918-89 (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918-89 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918-97 (QP)June 2019 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918-97 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-1555 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563-1609 (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-1555 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563-1609 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774-99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894-1924 (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774-99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894-1924 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation‘ (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation‘ (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (MS)
June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (QP)June 2019 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474-1598 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474-1598 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763-1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790-1918 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763-1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790-1918 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859-1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871-1990: united, divided and reunited (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859-1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871-1990: united, divided and reunited (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855-1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855-1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (MS)
June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (QP)June 2019 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (MS)

2018

June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (QP)June 2018 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-55 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563-1609 (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-55 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563-1609 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830-70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840-71 (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830-70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840-71 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949-76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949-90 (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949-76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949-90 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914-48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914-48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911-46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930-78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911-46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930-78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (MS)
June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920-55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955-92: conformity and challenge (QP)June 2018 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920-55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955-92: conformity and challenge (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The Witchcraze in Britain, Europe and North America c1580–c1750 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The Witchcraze in Britain, Europe and North America c1580–c1750 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (MS)
June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (QP)June 2018 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (MS)

2017

June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1A: The crusades, c1095–1204 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1C: Britain,1625–1701: conflict, revolution and settlement (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–1870: democracy, protest and reform (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1D: Britain, c1785–1870: democracy, protest and reform (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (QP)June 2017 Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo-Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 Option 2A.2: England and the Angevin Empire in the reign of Henry II, 1154–89 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–1555 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563–1609 (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2B.1: Luther and the German Reformation, c1515–1555 Option 2B.2: The Dutch Revolt, c1563–1609 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99 Option 2C.2: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 Option 2D.2: The unification of Germany, c1840–71 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2E.1: Mao’s China, 1949–76 Option 2E.2: The German Democratic Republic, 1949–90 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2F.1: India, c1914–48: the road to independence Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-establishment of democracy (MS)
June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (QP)June 2017 Paper 2: Depth study Option 2H.1: The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The Witchcraze in Britain, Europe and North America c1580–c1750 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 33: The Witchcraze in Britain, Europe and North America c1580–c1750 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 34.1: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759–1928: forging a new society Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Option 35.2: The British experience of warfare, c1790–1918 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 36.1: Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780–1928 Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 37.1: The changing nature of warfare, 1859–1991: perception and reality Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 (MS)
June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (QP)June 2017 Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 39.1: Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009 Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 (MS)

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