History GCSE
Establishing control
What Establishing control means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Establishing control
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Forcing the surrender of the surviving English leadership so that William could be crowned.
Topics that use Establishing control
- Option B1: Key topic 2: William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066–87 - 1 Establishing control (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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