History A-Level
Education and literacy
What Education and literacy means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Education and literacy
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Literacy grew through mass education campaigns, but accurate statistics are debated and regional disparities persisted.
Topics that use Education and literacy
- Social and cultural changes, 1949–76 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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