History A-Level
Economic and social problems
What Economic and social problems means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Economic and social problems
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Industrial growth in the north contrasted with poverty in the south, and problems included illiteracy, emigration, poor housing and labour unrest.
Topics that use Economic and social problems
- The liberal state, c1911–18 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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