History A-Level
Capitalism and Monopolies
What Capitalism and Monopolies means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Capitalism and Monopolies
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The growth of monopolies and trusts consolidating economic power and driving industrial efficiency at the expense of competition.
Topics that use Capitalism and Monopolies
- 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920 (AQA A-Level)
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