History GCSE

Oil weapon

What Oil weapon means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Oil weapon

Check what you remember

Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Oil weapon in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.

Reference: Pearson Edexcel

The use by Arab states of their economic resources, through an oil embargo, to achieve political goals.

Pearson Edexcel · Option P5: Key topic 3: Attempts at a solution, 1974–95 - 1 Diplomatic negotiations (study guide)

Topics that use Oil weapon

Option P5: Key topic 3: Attempts at a solution, 1974–95 - 1 Diplomatic negotiations (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

Related terms

Using Oil weapon in the exam

Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.

Practise History questions

Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.

Start free

A week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge

All History GCSE terms