History GCSE
Charters
What Charters means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Charters
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Documents many towns purchased from the king, granting them independence to hold markets, collect their own taxes, and govern themselves through a mayor and council, free from the local lord's control.
Topics that use Charters
- Option B2: Key topic 1: Life and government in England, 1189–1216 - 4 English society (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Everyday life
- Feudal obligations
- Markets and fairs
- Royal finance and exploitation
- Social hierarchy
- Social mobility
- Violence and persecution
- Economic roles
Using Charters in the exam
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