History A-Level
Nationalism and independence
What Nationalism and independence means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Nationalism and independence
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The growth of nationalist movements forced Britain to react with a mix of violent suppression and managed concessions, ranging from violent suppression to negotiated independence.
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