History A-Level
Economic investment and recovery
What Economic investment and recovery means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Economic investment and recovery
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Foreign investment and gold exports aided recovery after Sharpeville, funding state projects and strengthening the state's capacity.
Topics that use Economic investment and recovery
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