History A-Level
Conservative backlash and political realignment
What Conservative backlash and political realignment means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A conservative reaction defended order, tax cuts, states' rights and religious values, helping to realign politics by 1980.
Topics that use Conservative backlash and political realignment
- The changing political environment, 1917–80 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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