History GCSE

Commercial rivalry

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

Definition of Commercial rivalry

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

English merchants sought access to the lucrative New World markets, leading to illegal trading and privateering attacks on Spanish treasure fleets, which undermined Spain's economic monopoly.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B4: Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 - 2 Relations with Spain (study guide)

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Option B4: Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 - 2 Relations with Spain (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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