History GCSE
Government and administration
What Government and administration means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Government and administration
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The massive extraction of wealth demonstrated the efficiency of the English government in raising the funds.
Topics that use Government and administration
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 3 Aftermath of the crusade (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Consequences of the crusade
- European diplomacy and rivalries
- Journey and navigation
- Royal vulnerability
- Taxation and economy
- Ransom
- Role of key individuals (Eleanor of Aquitaine)
Using Government and administration in the exam
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