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Access to History Online Edexcel Unit 1 – A6 The Wars of the Roses in England, 1455–85and continuation of the Wars of the Roses. It washe who first resorted to armed conflict to protecthis position, and his refusal to compromise andhis decision to claim the throne in 1460 ensuredthat the conflict would be continued rather thanreach a peaceful conclusion. However, if it had notbeen for the weakness of Henry VI’s rule, it isunlikely that York would have rebelled in the firstplace. Henry’s indecisiveness and the way inwhich he could be manipulated by those aroundhim alienated those such as York, who were angryat the king’s misgovernment. Therefore, it wasHenry VI’s lack of abilities as king which was moreimportant in the outbreak of civil war, though itwas York’s ambition which meant that the conflictcontinued to 1460 (14).(14) The candidate reaches aconclusion and judgement basedon the precise question.Examiner’s AssessmentThis answer would achieve a Level 5 answer. It isfocused throughout on the precise question andhas both range and depth in the points it makes.The Level 5 qualities are particularly clear in theconclusion because it addresses the question setand reaches a judgement based on what the‘most important’ reason was behind the outbreakand continuation of the wars.© Hodder Education, 2010
Access to History Online Edexcel Unit 1 – A6 The Wars of the Roses in England, 1455–85Edexcel – AS GCEUnit 1: HistoricalThemes in BreadthOption AA6The Wars of the Roses inEngland, 1455–85Mark Schemefor Question 1How important was the role of Richard Duke of York in the outbreak and continuation of theWars of the Roses, 1455–60?[30 marks]Target: AO1a and AO1bLevel 1Candidates will produce mostly simple statements. These willbe supported by limited factual material which has someaccuracy and relevance, although not directed at the focusofthe question. The material will be mostly generalised. Therewill be few, if any, links between the simple statements.The qualities of Level 1 are securely displayed; material isconvincing in range and depth consistent with Level 1.The writing may have limited coherence and will be generallycomprehensible, but passages will lack both clarity andorganisation. The skills needed to produce effective writing willnot normally be present. Frequent syntactical and/or spellingerrors are likely to be present.Low Level 1: 1–2 marksThe qualities of Level 1 are displayed, but material is lessconvincing in its range/depth and the quality of writtencommunication does not conform.Mid Level 1: 3–4 marksThe qualities of Level 1 are displayed, but material is lessconvincing in its range/depth or the quality of writtencommunication does not conform.High Level 1: 5–6 marksThe qualities of Level 1 are securely displayed.(1–6)© Hodder Education, 2010
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