History A-Level
Fascism and extremism in Britain
What Fascism and extremism in Britain means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Fascism and extremism in Britain
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Support for Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists, whose ideas his papers promoted, though backing remained controversial and support limited.
Topics that use Fascism and extremism in Britain
- Paper 3, Option 39.2: Mass media and social change in Britain, 1882–2004 - 1 The age of the press barons, 1914–36 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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