History GCSE
Constitutional change
What Constitutional change means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Constitutional change
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Cromwell used Parliament to enact unprecedented religious and constitutional changes, increasing its power and importance.
Topics that use Constitutional change
- Option B3: Key topic 2: Henry VIII and Cromwell, 1529–40 - 3 Cromwell and government, 1534–40 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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