GCE History A Y106/01: England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for November 2020

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GCE History A Y106/01: England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for November 2020 Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations GCE History A Y106/01: England 1485-1558: the Early ... Tudors Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for November 2020Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills. It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today’s society. This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded by examiners. It does not indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners’ meeting before marking commenced. All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the report on the examination. © OCR 20202 Annotations Annotation Meaning of annotation Blank Page Highlight Off-page comment Assertion Analysis Evaluation Explanation Factor Illustrates/Describes Irrelevant, a significant amount of material that does not answer the question Judgement Knowledge and understanding Provenance Simple comment Unclear View3 MARK SCHEME Section A Question Answer/Indicative content Mark Guidance 1 Using these four sources in their historical context, assess how far they support the view that England was a protestant country by the death of Edward VI in 1553. • In discussing how Source A does or does not support the view, answers might refer to the removal of images, whiteliming and the selling of various Catholic artefacts. • In discussing the provenance of Source A, answers might consider that it is a record from the churchwardens in a Midlands church. • In discussing the historical context of Source A, answers might consider that the record covers the whole of Edward’s reign and that some moves, such as the removal of the rood loft took place only at the end of his reign. • In discussing how Source B does not support the view, answers might refer to the lack of clergy, reading the service quickly and the lack of time available in parliament for the discussion of Church affairs. • In discussing the provenance of Source B, answers might consider that Bucer was a Protestant and might hope for faster progress; he was also writing to Calvin and might want to explain the reasons for the slow progress. 30 • 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 scheme4 2* • In discussing the historical context of Source B, answers might consider that this was written near the start of Edward’s reign and that the speed of reform would increase after the fall of Somerset. • In discussing how Source C does not support the view, answers might refer to the numbers who were absent from church and had to be fined. • In discussing the provenance of Source C, answers might consider that it is from an official Act of Parliament and might be designed to ‘encourage’ attendance, but it is a concern that it is passed in1552. • In discussing the historical context of Source C, answers might refer to the reaction to the First Book, which had led, at least in part, to the Western Rebellion. • In discussing how Source D does support the view, answers might refer to the giving of communion in both kinds and the stress on remembrance, both of which were Protestant practices. • In discussing the provenance of Source D, answers might refer to the official nature of the source, but note that it does not mean it was used or that people accepted it. • In discussing the historical context of Source D, answers might consider that a fully Protestant service did not come in until 1552 and that it might be difficult to enforce as it was more Protestant than 1549 which had caused unrest. Improving trade was the most important 205 3* consideration of Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ How far do you agree? In arguing that improving trade was the most important consideration: • Answers might consider Henry VII’s need for money and how trade would boost customs. • Answers might consider that trade was part of the Treaty of Medina del Campo with Spain. • Answers might consider the support given to the Yorkist cause by Margaret of Burgundy. • Answers might consider the signing of trade treaties with Florence, Denmark and Norway. In arguing that trade was not the most important consideration: • Answers might consider concern to secure the dynasty through marriage agreements with Spain and Scotland. • Answers might consider avoidance of war because of the cost, as there was no war after the Breton affair (1492) and he made peace with Scotland. • Answers might consider that securing support against the Yorkist threat was more important, hence suspension of trade with Burgundy 1493- 1496. • Answers might consider that gaining foreign recognition through with treaties with Spain and Scotland was also important. • No set answer is expected. • At higher levels, candidates will focus on weighing up factors influencing his foreign policy; but at Level 4, may simply list reasons. • At Level 5 there will be judgement as to whether ‘improving trade was the most important consideration’ or not. • At higher Levels candidates might establish criteria against which to judge ‘important consideration’. • To be valid judgements, claims must be supported by relevant and accurate material. If not, they are assertions. • Knowledge must not be credited in isolation, it should only be credited where it is used as the basis for analysis and evaluation, in line with descriptions in the levels mark scheme.6 ‘Wolsey’s law reforms were his greatest domestic achievement.’ How far do you agree?‘ In arguing that his law reforms were his greatest domestic achievement: • Answers might consider that Wolsey attempted to bring greater justice to the legal system. • Answers might consider that Wolsey spent a lot of time himself hearing cases. • Answers might consider that he made courts for which he was responsible cheap and available to the poor. • Answers might consider the use of Star Chamber. • Answers might consider the establishment of a permanent judicial committee in the Court of Chancery to aid the poor. • Answers might consider the number of cases that went through the courts. In arguing that he had other greater domestic achievements: • Answers might consider his financial reforms, particularly the introduction of the subsidy, which was based on a more realistic valuation of individual wealth and was fairer to the poor. • Answers might consider the amount of money that Wolsey was able to raise to support Henry VIII’s foreign policy. • Answers might consider his social reforms, particularly his attack on enclosures, which saw 222 landowners brought to court. 20 • No set answer is expected. • At higher levels, candidates will focus on weighing up his achievements; but at Level 4, may simply list them. • At Level 5 there will be judgement as to whether the law reforms were Wolsey’s ‘greatest domestic achievement’ as asserted in the statement. • At higher Levels candidates might establish criteria against which to judge ‘greatest achievement’. • To be valid judgements, claims must be supported by relevant and accurate material. If not, they are assertions. • Knowledge must not be credited in isolation, it should only be credited where it is used as the basis for analysis and evaluation, in line with descriptions in the levels mark scheme.7 APPENDIX 1 – this contains a generic mark scheme grid AO2: Analyse and evaluate appropriate source materials, primary and/or contemporary to the period, within its historical context. Generic mark scheme for Section A, Question 1: How far do the four sources support the view? [30] Level 6 26–30 marks The answer has a very good focus on the question throughout. The sources are fully evaluated, using both provenance and detailed and accurate knowledge of their historical context in a balanced way, in order to engage with the sources and reach a convincing, fully supported analysis of them in relation to the issue in the question. Level 5 21–25 marks The answer has a good focus on the question. The sources are evaluated, using both provenance and relevant knowledge of their historical context, in order to engage with the sources and reach a supported analysis of them in relation to the issue in the question. There may be some imbalance in the analysis between use of provenance and use of knowledge. • Answers might consider his administrative reforms, particularly the Privy Chamber and the introduction of the Eltham Ordinances and the associated efficiency. • Answers might consider that he ensured the nobility were not above the law, undertaking greater monitoring. • Answers might consider that Wolsey carried out some reform of the Church, particularly in terms of closing small monasteries. • Answers might consider Wolsey’s attempts to improve educational standards among the clergy.8 Level 4 16–20 marks The answer is mostly focused on the question. The sources are evaluated, using both provenance and generally relevant knowledge of their historical context, in order to engage with the sources and produce an analysis of them in relation to the question. The use of provenance may not be developed. Level 3 11–15 marks The answer is partially focused on the question. There is partial evaluation of the sources, with use of some knowledge of their historical context, in order to engage with the sources and produce a partial analysis of them in relation to the question. Level 2 6–10 marks The answer has only limited focus on the question. Evaluation of the sources is very general. There is limited use of generalized knowledge of historical context to engage with the sources and produce a basic analysis of them in relation to the question. Level 1 1–5 marks This answer is on the wider topic area, but not on the detail of the question. The sources are evaluated in a very basic way, primarily being used as a source of information with understanding of them being only partial. A very generalised knowledge of historical context is used in a very limited way to engage with the sources and to attempt a very simple analysis of them in relation to the question. 0 marks No evidence of understanding or reference to the sources.9 AO1: Demonstrate, organise and communicate knowledge and understanding to analyse and evaluate the key features related to the periods studied, making substantiated judgements and exploring concepts, as relevant, of cause, consequence, change, continuity, similarity, difference and significance. Generic mark scheme for Section B, Questions 2 and 3: Essay[20] Level 6 17–20 marks There is a consistent focus on the question throughout the answer. Accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding is demonstrated throughout the answer and is consistently evaluated and analysed in order to reach substantiated, developed and sustained judgements. There is a well-developed and sustained line of reasoning which is coherent and logically structured. The information presented is entirely relevant and substantiated. Level 5 13–16 marks There is a mostly consistent focus on the question. Generally accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through most of the answer and is evaluated and analysed in order to reach substantiated judgements, but these are not consistently well-developed. There is a well-developed line of reasoning which is clear and logically structured. The information presented is relevant and in the most part substantiated. Level 4 10–12 marks The question is generally addressed. Generally accurate and sometimes detailed knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through most of the answer with evaluation and some analysis, and this is used appropriately to support the judgements that are made. There is a line of reasoning presented with some structure. The information presented is in the most-part relevant and supported by some evidence. Level 3 7–9 marks The question is partially addressed. There is demonstration of some relevant knowledge and understanding, which is evaluated and analysed in parts of the answer, but in places knowledge is imparted rather than being used. The analysis is appropriately linked to the judgements made, though the way in which it supports the judgements may not always be made explicit. The information has some relevance and is presented with limited structure. The information is supported by limited evidence. Level 2 4–6 marks The focus is more on the topic than the specific demands of the question. Knowledge and understanding is limited and not well used, with only limited evaluation and analysis, which is only sometimes linked appropriately to the judgements made. The information has some relevance, but is communicated in an unstructured way. The information is supported by limited evidence and the relationship to the evidence may not be clear. Level 1 1–3 marks The answer relates to the topic but not the specific question. The answer contains only very limited relevant knowledge which is evaluated and analysed in a very limited way. Judgements are unsupported and are not linked to analysis. Relevant knowledge is limited, generalised and poorly used; attempts at argument are no more than assertion. Information presented is basic and may be ambiguous or unstructured. The information is supported by limited evidence. 0 marks No evidence of understanding and no demonstration of any relevant knowledge.10 APPENDIX 2 – this section contains additional subject specific information Use this space if you have extensive subject specific information that is inappropriate to include elsewhere.OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) The Triangle Building Shaftesbury Road Cambridge CB2 8EA [Show More]

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