History A-Level

Sectarian Conflict

What Sectarian Conflict means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Sectarian Conflict

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The 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland escalated dramatically following Bloody Sunday in 1972, leading Heath to suspend the Stormont parliament.

AQA · 2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 – The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970–1979 (study guide)

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2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 – The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970–1979 (AQA A-Level)

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