History GCSE

moral resistance

What moral resistance means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of moral resistance

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

Opposition to totalitarianism shown by both the Protestant and Catholic examples.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 31: Key topic 3: Nazi control and dictatorship, 1933–39 - 4 Opposition, resistance and conformity (study guide)

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Option 31: Key topic 3: Nazi control and dictatorship, 1933–39 - 4 Opposition, resistance and conformity (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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