Edexcel A Level History France in revolution, 1774–99: The A*/A Exam Masterclass
Level 5 source and essay technique for Paper 2, Option 2C.1
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- Section A: judge the value and weight of two sources used together
- Section B: criteria-led depth essays that reach Level 5
- Twelve Level 5 model answers, each taught in five steps
- All four key topics, an essay bank and a full mini-mock
About this book
The A*/A Exam Masterclass for Pearson Edexcel A Level History, Paper 2, Option 2C.1: France in revolution, 1774–99. Available as a printed A4 paperback or an instant digital edition.
Paper 2 tests two skills in ninety minutes: judging how far two sources can be used together, and writing one analytical depth essay. This Masterclass teaches both, with the knowledge behind them, so you know exactly what the examiner rewards and how to write it.
Inside this Masterclass
- Twelve complete Level 5 model answers: five Section A source answers and seven Section B essays
- Every answer taught in five steps: plan, write, annotate, assess against the Level 5 descriptors, then improve
- Model answers highlighted by skill, so you can see each Level 5 technique at work
- All four key topics revised, from the origins of revolution in 1774 to the Coup of Brumaire in 1799
- A map of every France question set from 2017 to 2025, with insights from Pearson examiner reports
- A twelve-question essay bank, two timed essay plans, a full Paper 2 mini-mock and a self-assessment tracker
The details
- 113 pages, A4, full colour
- Paperback: printed to order and posted directly to you
- Digital edition: instant PDF download
- Written for the current Edexcel specification (9HI0, Option 2C.1)
Independent publication. Not endorsed by or affiliated with Pearson Edexcel. Edexcel is a registered trademark of Pearson Education Limited. All questions, sources, extracts and model answers are original material written for this Masterclass. No mark or grade is guaranteed.
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The problem
Paper 2 tests two very different skills in ninety minutes. Most marks are lost on technique, not knowledge.
Section A asks how far two sources can be used together. Section B demands a depth essay with a sustained judgement. This masterclass teaches both, with full-mark model answers highlighted by skill.
What you will learn
By the last page, you will be able to:
- 01Judge provenance, purpose and weight without bolt-on comments
- 02Use two sources together the way Level 5 requires
- 03Write depth essays with criteria, counter-argument and a sustained judgement
- 04Revise all four key topics with key dates and evidence tables
Inside the book
What is inside.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Paper 2 explained and a map of past questions, 2017 to 2025
- Chapter 2: Section A, the 20-mark source question
- Chapter 3: Section B, the 20-mark depth essay
- Chapters 4 to 7: the four key topics, with key dates and model essays
- Chapter 8: source practice, an essay bank, a mini-mock and a tracker


Questions you will master
What this masterclass answers.
- How do I judge the value of two sources together?
- How do I use provenance without bolting it on at the end?
- How much context should a source answer use?
- How do I set criteria for a depth essay?
- What makes a Level 5 introduction and conclusion?
- How should I split my ninety minutes?
- Which topics have come up in past France questions?
The method
From sources to judgement.
- Read the sourcesInference, provenance and context working together, not in separate boxes.
- Weigh and judgeDecide how far the sources can be used, with clear criteria.
- Write the depth essayCriteria, analytical paragraphs and a conclusion that answers the question.
Who this is for
Written for you if you are:
- Year 12 and Year 13 students taking Edexcel A Level History, Paper 2, Option 2C.1
- Students aiming for an A or A* who want to know exactly what earns Level 5
- Teachers looking for model answers and exam technique resources
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Edexcel A Level History France in revolution, 1774–99: The A*/A Exam Masterclass










