History A-Level
Colonialism and resistance
What Colonialism and resistance means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Colonialism and resistance
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The war stemmed from Tudor encroachment on Gaelic Ulster, including surrender and regrant and the establishment of English garrisons.
Topics that use Colonialism and resistance
- Paper 3, Option 31: Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603 - 5 Troublesome Ireland: Tyrone’s rebellion, 1594–1603 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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