Ideological division
What Ideological division means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The Cold War split of Europe, which the Wall physically cemented even as it reduced the immediate threat of nuclear war over Berlin.
A fundamental divide over taxation, representation and liberty created by the war's aftermath.
Topics that use Ideological division
- Option P2: Key topic 2: A disrupted society, 1742–64 - 3 The aftermath of the French and Indian war (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Option P4: Key topic 2: Cold War crises, 1958–70 - 3 Reaction to crisis (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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