History A-Level
Decline of Empire
What Decline of Empire means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Decline of Empire
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Decolonisation accelerated due to economic pressures, culminating in the 1968 decision to withdraw British military forces 'East of Suez' by 1971.
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