History A-Level
Modernity vs Tradition
What Modernity vs Tradition means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Modernity vs Tradition
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Progressive urban lifestyles and avant-garde culture were largely confined to Berlin and major cities, while traditional roles remained dominant outside urban centres.
Topics that use Modernity vs Tradition
- 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 – The 'Golden Age' of the Weimar Republic, 1924–1928 (AQA A-Level)
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