History A-Level
Concept of separateness
What Concept of separateness means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Concept of separateness
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The idea that Muslims formed a distinct community needing its own safeguards.
Topics that use Concept of separateness
- Changing political relationships, 1920–30 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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