History A-Level
Thorough Government
What Thorough Government means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Thorough Government
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The policy promoted by both Wentworth and Laud, with Wentworth focused on secular administration and finance, especially in Ireland, and Laud on religious uniformity.
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