History GCSE
Economic disruption and stagnation
What Economic disruption and stagnation means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Economic disruption and stagnation
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Severe disruption across China, with industrial output crippled and agricultural production stagnating because political ideology was prioritised over practical methods.
Topics that use Economic disruption and stagnation
- Option 32: Key topic 3: The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76 - 3 The effects of the Cultural Revolution (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Ideology versus expertise
- Social upheaval and generational conflict
- The breakdown of traditional authority
- The destruction of education and intellect
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