History GCSE

Comecon

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

Definition of Comecon

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

An economic alternative to the Marshall Plan, formed in 1949 to integrate satellite economies with the Soviet Union.

Pearson Edexcel · Option P4: Key topic 1: The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58 - 2 The development of the Cold War (study guide)

Topics that use Comecon

Option P4: Key topic 1: The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58 - 2 The development of the Cold War (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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Using Comecon in the exam

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