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OCR GCSE History A · J410

OCR GCSE History A Paper 3

British depth study and a study of the historic environment

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Marks: 55
Weighting: 25% of the GCSE

From the OCR specification (opens in a new tab), Version 1.8 (January 2024), PDF page 11.

2 sections · 42 revision notes · 12 past papers

What’s on Paper 3

This paper has options. You answer on the ones your school chose, so revise those.

Component Group 3 British Depth Studies

Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730 · The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 · Personal Rule to Restoration 1629–166022 notes

J410/11 Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730

English Expansion c.1688–c.1730 3 notes
- The English Successions and the Settlement of Ireland Free

Paper 3 past papers

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Question paper Mark scheme

The Union with Scotland and the Jacobite Rebellions Free

Patterns of Emigration to the Americas Free

Economic Impact of Empire 3 notes

Political and Social Impact of Empire 3 notes

J410/12 The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550

English Reformation c.1520–c.1535 Pro
Dissolution of the Monasteries 3 notes
Impact in English Parishes 2 notes
- Religious Policy and the Impact on Parish Churches Pro
- Social Response and the Prayer Book Rebellion Pro

J410/13 Personal Rule to Restoration 1629–1660

Parliament and Charles I 1629–1642 2 notes
- The End of Personal Rule and the Early Long Parliament Pro
- Parliamentary Divisions and the Descent into Civil War Pro
Impact of War 1642–1649 2 notes
- Attempts at Settlement and the Rise of Radicalism Pro
- The Army, Parliament and the Execution of Charles I Pro
Change 1649–c.1660 3 notes

British Depth Studies overview

Component Group 3 Study of the Historic Environment

Urban Environments: Migration · Castles: Form and Function20 notes

J410/11 Urban Environments: Migration

Immigration Origins and Patterns 2 notes
- History and Reasons for Migration Patterns Free
- Evidence of Migration in the Urban Environment Free
Reception of Immigrants 2 notes
- Immigrant Settlement and Public Reception Pro
- Authority Responses and Impact on the Urban Environment Pro
Experiences of Immigrants 3 notes
Key Events in Local History Pro
Impact of Migration 3 notes

J410/12 and J410/13 Castles: Form and Function

Location of Kenilworth Castle Pro
Appearance and Layout 3 notes
- Key Features and Defensive Layout of Kenilworth Castle Pro

Study of the Historic Environment overview

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All OCR GCSE History A past papers

Evolution, Slighting and Historical Context of Kenilworth Castle Pro

Evaluating Evidence for Kenilworth Castle's Layout Pro

Functions of the Castle 3 notes

Life in Kenilworth Castle Pro

Key Events at Kenilworth Castle Pro

What’s on Paper 3

Component Group 3 British Depth Studies

J410/11 Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730

Paper 3 past papers

2024 papers

J410/12 The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550

J410/13 Personal Rule to Restoration 1629–1660

Component Group 3 Study of the Historic Environment

J410/11 Urban Environments: Migration

J410/12 and J410/13 Castles: Form and Function

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