History A-Level

International relations and rivalry

What International relations and rivalry means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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Competition from Germany and France forced defensive policy decisions, while international pressure influenced twentieth-century policy shifts.

AQA · 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (study guide)

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1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)

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