S/H/123. How did the British win the South African War and who were its principal victims?

The paper examines the British strategy in the war against Boers in South Africa commenting on the destruction of farmhouses, the implementation of "refugee camps" and the resulting rate of mortality in the civilian population. The aftermath of the Boer war for SA and for Britain is examined discussing the issue of concentration camps and guerrilla warfare.

S/H/124. Why did the Conservatives win the election of 1992 but lose that of 1997?

The paper looks into the politics of the UK during the 1990s discussing the methods used by the Conservative Party at the 1992 elections, and the causes of their defeat to the Labour Party at the 1997 elections. John Major's views on European unification are discussed; his personality is compared to those of Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair.

S/P/292. "John Major was dealt a terrible hand but played it brilliantly" Assess this view of his leadership of the Conservative Party

The paper looks at the difficulties encountered by John Major on entering office in 1990, arguing whether he continued Margaret Thatcher's policies, and whether he failed to use the opportunities he had had during the first two years of his premiership.

S/H/126. Does James look good, politically, when compared with his son Charles I?

The paper examines the policy of James I arguing that despite his unfavourable portrayals and the corrupt reputation of his court he had important political insights. James I is compared to his son Charles I known for his artistic qualities, religious policies, etc. The tension between Protestants and Catholics and the role of Parliament are discussed.

S/H/121. Why did James II lose his throne?

The paper examines the reign of James II discussing his position among Stuart monarchs in the 1680s and the reasons behind his downfall. James's Catholicising policies are considered identifying his main political flaws.

S/H/122. England 1640-1688: why was the monarchy restored in 1660?

The paper examines the factors that led to the restoration of Charles II as an English monarch in 1660 describing the situation in the country after Oliver Cromwell's death, the unpopularity of the army, the religious policies, the divisions within the republican leadership, etc.

C/P/92. Why and how did the British Conservative party adapt to and develop collective ideas and policies between 1940 and 1970?

The paper examines the changes undergone by the British Conservative party between 1940 and 1970 describing the post-war policy of Churchill and the turning point in the Conservative politics reflected in the nationalisation programme and the concept of British Welfare State. The reasons for policy changes are discussed.

S/HR/204. The Second World War, like the first, forced a series of changes upon the workforce of the country. Outline what you consider to be the most fundamental and long lasting of these

The paper examines the economic, political and social impacts of World War II on the UK workforce considering the resulting changes with reference to gender, technological advances, working practices, social environment in the workplace, atrs, etc.

C/H/27. Parliament, King and Government during the Tudor Period

The paper examines the role of Parliament during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs describing the relationship between the King and the Parliament, from their opposition (King-out-of Parliament) to their collaboration (King-in-Parliament) and analysing, respectively, the policy of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.

S/H/103. Henry VIII's Break from Rome – To what extent was it driven by his desire for divorce?

The paper examines the anti-Catholic policy of Henry VIII in the 1520s arguing whether the motivation behind it was to justify his divorce with Catherine of Aragon. The position of the Tudors is examined; Henry's religious views are analysed; the influence of Anne Boleyn on Henry is discussed; the effects his anti-clerical actions on the country are evaluated.

S/H/106. 'Modern medicine is either state medicine or corporate medicine'. Assess the validity of this assertion citing examples from British and American history

The paper looks at the US and UK systems of medical care from a historical perspective comparing and contrasting the development of state and corporate medicine in both countries.

S/H/109. How have historians sought to understand and explain the causes of Protestant-Catholic conflict since the Reformation?

The paper examines the origins of the conflict between Catholics and Protestants reviewing historians' approaches to these theological doctrines, highlighting the role of the Reformation and arguing whether the research into Catholic-Protestant conflict is the domain of social historians or church historians.

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