History A-Level
Nativism and political extremism
What Nativism and political extremism means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Nativism and political extremism
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Post-war immigration from Eastern and Southern Europe fuelled nativism, culminating in the 'Red Scare' and the Palmer Raids against suspected radicals.
Topics that use Nativism and political extremism
- Boom and crash, 1920–29 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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