History GCSE

Class divisions

What Class divisions means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Class divisions

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Deep class and cultural divides existed in America, shown by working-class 'hard hats' resenting privileged college students protesting the war.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 33: Key topic 4: Reactions to, and the end of, US involvement in Vietnam, 1964–75 - 2 Support for the war (study guide)

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Option 33: Key topic 4: Reactions to, and the end of, US involvement in Vietnam, 1964–75 - 2 Support for the war (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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