2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History Paper 2+ Mark Scheme 8hi0 2C

2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History
Paper 2: Depth Study
Option 2C – Revolution in France & Russia

France in Revolution, 1774–99 | Russia in Revolution, 1894–1924

Official Mark Scheme (8HI0/2C)

This resource contains the official 2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History Paper 2 mark scheme for Depth Study Option 2C, covering both approved routes from the Summer 2025 examination series:

Option 2C.1: France in Revolution, 1774–99

Option 2C.2: Russia in Revolution, 1894–1924

The mark scheme provides full examiner-approved marking guidance for source-based questions (Section A) and 20-mark depth essays (Section B). It clearly explains how marks are awarded, how AO1 and AO2 are assessed, and what examiners require for top-band answers, making it essential for accurate marking, structured revision, and exam-technique mastery.


2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History…

✅ What’s included

Authentic 2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History Mark Scheme

Paper 2: Depth Study

Option 2C.1 and Option 2C.2 included

Paper code: 8HI0/2C

Total marks: 40

Section A – Source Analysis (20 marks)

8-mark source value questions

12-mark source weight/evaluation questions

Examiner guidance on:

Provenance, purpose, content, and context

Utility vs reliability

Supported judgement and balance

Section B – Depth Essays (20 marks)

Full level descriptors for 20-mark essays

Clear criteria for:

Judgement and evaluation

Cause, consequence, change, continuity, and significance

Depth and range of knowledge

Includes:

Full generic level descriptors (AO1 & AO2)

Detailed indicative content for every question

Examiner guidance on best-fit marking

Official Pearson general marking instructions

🇫🇷 🇷🇺 Topics assessed

Option 2C.1 – France in Revolution, 1774–99

Power of the French monarchy before 1789

The National Assembly reforms

Collapse of constitutional monarchy

The Vendée Revolt

Role of Louis XVI, radicalisation, and war

The coup de Brumaire (1799)

Option 2C.2 – Russia in Revolution, 1894–1924

Survival of Tsarism after 1905

Impact of the First World War

The Kornilov Affair

October Revolution and Bolshevik consolidation

Closure of the Constituent Assembly

War Communism vs the NEP

This mark scheme clearly shows exactly what examiners reward, making it ideal for teachers, tutors, homeschoolers, and independent AS-level candidates.

🎯 Why this mark scheme is essential

✔️ Official Pearson Edexcel examiner mark scheme

✔️ Essential for accurate marking of source questions

✔️ Supports mastery of 20-mark depth essays

✔️ Explains how to reach top-band judgement

✔️ Ideal for mock exams, revision, and examiner practice

✔️ Suitable for classroom, tutoring, and self-study use

This resource is especially valuable for students studying AS History Paper 2 – Option 2C (Revolutions) who want to understand examiner expectations and maximise exam performance.