SECTION III (1485-1688)
25. For what reasons was Henry VII able to win and retain the crown of England ?
26. Estimate the achievements of Cardinal Wolsey.
27. What forms had the Reformation taken by the end of Henry VIII’s reign, and what
religious changes were made under his successor ?
28. EITHER
(a) Give an account of the agricultural changes that took place in England in the
sixteenth century.
OR
(b) What were the main social and economic problems that faced Elizabeth on her
accession and how successful was she in dealing with them ?
29. * Describe the part played by John Knox in the Scottish Reformation. How far did
he achieve his objects ?
30. Discuss how far the Elizabethan struggle against Spain was successful.
31. “ The wisest fool in Christendom.” To what extent is this a fair description of
James I as King of England ?
32. * To what extent did the grounds for opposition to Charles I in Scotland differ from
those in England ?
33. “ Both a crime and a blunder.” Do you agree with this opinion on the execution of
Charles I ?
34. How do you account for Cromwell’s failure to govern in co-operation with
Parliament ?
35. Explain and illustrate the governmental attitude to trade and colonies in the later
seventeenth century.
36. Illustrate and account for the English attitude to Roman Catholicism in the reigns
of Charles II and James II.
SECTION IV (1688-1832)
37. “ The Glorious Revolution.” Does the Revolution Settlement in England justify
this title ?
38. * What were the chief demands of the Scots in negotiating for union with England,
and how far were they met ?
39. Give an account of English social life either (a) in London, or (b) in the country,
m the reign of Queen Anne, referring t o any contemporary or later writings which
you may have read.
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