History A-Level
Political unity versus fragmentation
What Political unity versus fragmentation means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Political unity versus fragmentation
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Franco merged disparate right-wing groups into a single political entity, whereas Republican weaknesses featured severe internal divisions, seen in the 1937 May Days.
Topics that use Political unity versus fragmentation
- The Spanish Civil War, 1936–39 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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