History A-Level
Aftermath
What Aftermath means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Aftermath
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Widespread international condemnation, economic sanctions, a purge of political moderates like Zhao Ziyang, and a reinforced commitment by Deng to economic growth while suppressing political dissent.
Topics that use Aftermath
- 2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 – The PRC under Deng Xiaoping, 1976–1997 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Economic pragmatism and trade
- Four Modernisations
- Ideological conflict
- International diplomacy and global integration
- Leadership and governance
- Nationalism and sovereignty
- Political pragmatism
- Power and succession
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