History A-Level
Political corruption
What Political corruption means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Political corruption
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Ongoing concern highlighted by Ford's controversial pardon of Nixon, which exacerbated public distrust rather than healing the country.
Topics that use Political corruption
- 2Q The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1980 – The USA after Nixon, 1974–1980 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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