GCE History A Y107/01: England 1547-1603: the Later Tudors Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021. Graded A

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Question Answer Mark Guidance 1 Using these four sources in their historical context, assess how far they support the view that Somerset was to blame for the political instability during the reign... of Edward VI. • In discussing how Source A does or does not support the view, answers might refer to the actions of Thomas Seymour who, the source claims, was ambitious and tried to stir up discontent towards Somerset. • In discussing the provenance of Source A, answers might consider that it is an Act of Attainder, so designed to explain why he was guilty. • In discussing the historical context of Source A, answers might consider that Somerset wanted to increase his own powers and looked to remove his brother, who was later executed. • In discussing how Source B does or does not support the view, answers might refer to the nature of Somerset’s government, how Somerset was to blame for the unrest of the summer of 1549. It might be argued that councillors, notably Northumberland, and nobles were also responsible as they plotted. • In discussing the provenance of Source B, answers might consider that it was from a contemporary chronicle, although written in 1568. • In discussing the historical context of Source B, answers might consider that Somerset ruled without reference to the Privy Council and how his policies may be seen as responsible for the unrest, as was 30 The indicative content lists features of the period studied that relate to the question set. Neither significance nor relative importance are attributed to the features listed. The indicative content is intended to reflect the knowledge and understanding a candidate is likely to analyse and evaluate in order to arrive at a judgement in line with the question set. • No set answer is expected. • At Level 5 there will be judgement about the issue in the question. • To be valid judgements they must be supported by accurate and relevant material. • At Level 4 and below, answers may be simply a list of which sources support or challenge the view in the question. • Knowledge must not be credited in isolation, it should only be credited where it is used to analyse and evaluate the sources, in line with the descriptions in the levels mark scheme.Y107/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 3 the way he controlled Edward. • In discussing how Source C does support the view, answers might refer to Somerset’s involvement in a conspiracy against Northumberland now the latter was in power. • In discussing the provenance of Source C, answers might consider that it is contemporary and from London. • In discussing the historical context of Source C, answers might refer to Northumberland having restored Somerset to some offices and marriage between the families, with Somerset’s daughter marrying his son. They might argue that Somerset wanted to restore his power and continued to plot. • In discussing how Source D does and does not support the view, answers might refer to Northumberland’s fear of Somerset and to Somerset’s plan to imprison Northumberland. • In discussing the provenance of Source D, answers might refer to the official nature of the source but note that it might be a forgery and therefore not trustworthy. • In discussing the historical context of Source D, answers might consider that the incident was part of the factional struggle that had been on-going since 1549 and Somerset’s removal. They might argue that Northumberland wanted to secure his position and had placed his own supporters in positions of power; this would remove the one person who might oppose him.Y107/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 4 2* ‘Puritanism was a greater threat to Elizabeth than Catholicism.’ How far do you agree? In arguing that Puritanism was a greater threat: • Answers might consider that the number of Puritans was greater than Catholics, even if some were moderate. • Answers might consider that they challenged the religious settlement throughout the reign. • Answers might consider that they were able to force Elizabeth into some changes over the ThirtyNine Articles. • Answers might consider the damage caused by the Separatists and those who broke away from the established Church. • Answers might consider the support Puritans had in Parliament from men such as Leicester. • Answers might consider the gentry and nobility appointing Puritans as priests. • Answers might consider prophesyings which were outside the control of Elizabeth and the government. In arguing that Catholicism was a greater threat [Show More]

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