National identity
What National identity means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of National identity
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Reference: AQA
The arrival of Commonwealth immigrants is linked to changing domestic attitudes regarding race and national identity.
The loss of Calais in 1558 dealt a profound psychological and economic blow to national pride and Mary's reputation.
Topics that use National identity
- 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)
- 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Catholic reformation
- Church and state
- Collaboration and Accommodation
- Decolonisation and decline
- Domestic politics and public opinion
- Economic impact of religious change
- Economic imperialism
- Foreign policy
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