AQA A-Level History 7042
1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885
1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
1J The British Empire, c1857–1967
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
1L The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991
2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564
2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715
2G The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877
2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997
2Q The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
2R The Cold War, c1945–1991
2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
2T The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
The Third Civil War: Dunbar and Worcester
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Overview
Recall questions on what triggered the war of 1649 to 1651, its two decisive battles and the escape of Prince Charles.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What were the core political beliefs advocated by the Levellers?
Why did the Levellers lack a broad base of support in English society?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What was the Third Civil War (1649–1651) and what triggered it?
Model answer
An attempted Royalist revival involving Scottish support for Charles II after he accepted the Covenants.
- 2
What was the outcome of the Battle of Dunbar in 1650?
Model answer
A decisive Cromwellian victory against Scottish Covenanter forces who were supporting Charles II.
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Why is the Battle of Worcester (1651) historically significant?
Model answer
It was the final defeat of Royalist forces in the Third Civil War, ending Charles II's attempt to regain the throne.
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What happened to Prince Charles after the defeat at Worcester?
Model answer
He escaped to France and remained in exile until 1660.
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What were the core political beliefs advocated by the Levellers?
Model answer
Popular sovereignty, extended suffrage, equality before the law, and religious toleration.
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How did the Army Grandees contribute to the failure of the Leveller movement?
Model answer
The Army leadership actively suppressed the Levellers, opposing their radical political programme.
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