History A-Level
Catholic Board
What Catholic Board means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Catholic Board
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A body founded in 1811 that gave educated Catholics a platform for Catholic grievances but lacked mass support and was weakened by government suppression.
Topics that use Catholic Board
- Paper 3, Option 36.2: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 - 1 Towards emancipation, 1774–1830 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- Catholic Association
- Catholic grievance and organisation
- Colonial trade
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- Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829
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