History A-Level
Post-war reconstruction and division
What Post-war reconstruction and division means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The post-1945 split between the West German 'economic miracle' and the East German planned socialist economy, with Erhard's currency reform catalysing growth.
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- 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)
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