History A-Level
Decolonisation and British withdrawal
What Decolonisation and British withdrawal means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Decolonisation and British withdrawal
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Mountbatten became Viceroy and quickly concluded that Britain must withdraw, a decision driven by Attlee's government, economic strain and the failure of Congress–League agreement.
Topics that use Decolonisation and British withdrawal
- The road to independence, 1942–48 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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