History A-Level

Jingoism

What Jingoism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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Expansionist imperialism that Gladstone opposed, though he still authorised significant imperial actions like the occupation of Egypt in 1882.

AQA · 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – The development of Imperialism, c1857–c1890 (study guide)

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1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – The development of Imperialism, c1857–c1890 (AQA A-Level)

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