Political factionalism
What Political factionalism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Parliament fractured into factions, with the Presbyterians seeking a swift, compromising accommodation with the King while the Independents demanded stricter terms and religious toleration.
The note refers to factionalism within opposition groups, such as the split between Presbyterians and Independents, rather than opposition always being unified.
Topics that use Political factionalism
- 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)
- 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660 – only) War and radicalism, 1642–1646 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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