ATH: OCR A Historical Themes: Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors

Summary:
Endorsed by OCR, this title is part of the Access to History series, the most popular and trusted series for advanced level students. This title is designed for A2 students studying the OCR A Historical Themes Unit and is endorsed by OCR for use with their specification. The narrative is structured thematically to enable students to view similarities and differences across time; to draw conclusions from these comparisons, and therefore to develop their synoptic skills. Each chapter includes:

- model exam questions and marked answers to help students understand and develop their synoptic skills
- a glossary of key words to improve students' historical vocabulary
- key questions to consider throughout
- summary diagrams as helpful revision reminders

The title examines the nature and extent of rebellion and disorder in England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The theme is explored under the following headings:
- The main causes of rebellion and disorder in England and Ireland
- The frequency and nature of disturbances
- The impact of disturbances upon Tudor governments
- The maintenance of political stability.

• Written by an examiner for a major examination awarding body.
• Written thematically to address the approach of the course and the key skills required
• Example essays and mark schemes provided to develop students' exam skills
• Revision strategies provided in the form of timelines and summary diagrams

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: The causes of Tudor rebellions
Political causes – dynastic and the succession, ‘evil councillors’ and factions, reaction to government policies
Religious causes – reaction to the Reformation from Catholics and Protestants
Economic and social causes – taxation, enclosures, famine, inflation, landlord-tenant relations
Conclusion – why did rebellions occur?
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and D
Chapter 2: The nature of rebellions
Objectives, duration, location
Leadership
Strategy and tactics
Organisation
Size, support and frequency
Irish rebellions
Conclusion – success or failure?
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and C
Chapter 3: The impact of disturbances upon Tudor governments
How did the Tudors deal with rebellions? – strategy, tactics, fate of the rebels
The effects of rebellions on government and society – crown servants, religious developments, policy changes, Ireland, foreign affairs
Conclusion - Were Tudor governments ever seriously threatened by rebellion?
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A and D
Chapter 4: The maintenance of political stability
Institutional developments – the role of central and local authorities, especially the monarchy, church, parliament, royal councils, judiciary and the law, royal commissions and JPs, sheriffs and lords lieutenant
Addressing issues – the nobility, religious changes, economic developments, social reforms, Ireland
Conclusion
An assessment of two A2 essays: Grades A* and C

About the Author(s):
Geoff Woodward is an examiner for a major examination awarding body.

Readership:
A level