History GCSE
Corruption and justice
What Corruption and justice means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Corruption and justice
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Local justice was weak and corrupt cattle barons held influence, as shown when Billy the Kid became infamous during the Lincoln County War.
Topics that use Corruption and justice
- Option P3: Key topic 3: Later developments in the West, c1876–c1895 - 2 Conflict and tension (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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