History A-Level
Ideological conflict versus national security
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Ideological differences caused a severe deterioration of relations with the USSR, while fear of Soviet aggression led Mao to seek improved relations with the USA.
Topics that use Ideological conflict versus national security
- 2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 – The Cultural Revolution, 1966–1976 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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