GCE History A Y106/01: England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021. Graded A

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Subject Specific Marking Instructions Question Answer Mark Guidance 1 Using these four sources in their historical context, assess 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 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 policies may be seen as responsible for the unrest and how he controlled Edward. • In discussing how Source C does support the 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 • 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 descriptions in the levels mark scheme.Y106/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 4 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 Warwick 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. The indicative content lists features of the period studied thatY106/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 5 2* 3* ‘Henry VII’s foreign policy did little to improve England’s position in Europe.’ How far do you agree? In arguing that it did little to improve England’s position: • Answers might consider that England was still not a major power compared with France and Spain. • Answers might consider that at the end of his reign England was isolated and not a member of the League of Cambrai. • Answers might consider Henry’s failure to secure a marriage after the death of his wife. • Answers might consider that Henry was unable to restore the English-Burgundian-Spanish alliance in the latter years of his reign. • Answers might consider the inability of Henry to secure an anti-Spanish alliance in 1508 when Louis XII decided he could not antagonize Spain. • Answers might consider the failure to gain access to the New World trade or to limit Hanse privileges. In arguing that he did improve England’s position: • Answers might consider the marriage of Arthur to Catherine of Aragon and the alliance with Spain. • Answers might consider the avoidance of war with Scotland with the treaties and marriage of his daughter. This went someway to securing the northern border. • Answers might consider that eventually the Yorkist threat from Burgundy was diminished. • Answers might consider that after the early years he avoided war with the traditional enemy, France. • Answers might consider the number of treaties and marriage agreements that gave the dynasty recognition and made England less likely to be attacked. 20 20 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 as to whether Henry’s foreign policy did improve England’s position or not. • At higher Levels candidates might establish criter [Show More]

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