History A-Level
American expansionism and republicanism
What American expansionism and republicanism means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of American expansionism and republicanism
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The USA's rapid westward expansion and democratic republicanism seemed to menace British rule, and the War of 1812 confirmed fears of invasion.
Topics that use American expansionism and republicanism
- Paper 3, Option 35.1: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 - 3 Learning from past mistakes: Canada and the Durham Report, 1837–40 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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