History A-Level
Youth rebellion and identity
What Youth rebellion and identity means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Youth rebellion and identity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Teenage culture, fuelled by rock 'n' roll and figures like Elvis Presley, rejected adult values and created a distinct youth market.
Topics that use Youth rebellion and identity
- Affluence and conformity, 1955–63 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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