Study royal authority and the right to representation, including causes, impact and significance of the American Revolution and the relationship between government and people.

Exam argument: Part two: Challenging royal authority in BB Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day (Paper 2 Section A: Thematic studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study royal authority and the right to representation, including causes, impact and significance of the American Revolution and the relationship between government and people. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.