History A-Level
anti-communism
What anti-communism means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of anti-communism
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A broader drive rooted in the Cold War, including the Truman Doctrine and loyalty programmes, of which McCarthyism formed a part.
Topics that use anti-communism
- The transformation of the USA, 1945–55 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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