History GCSE
Political conflict
What Political conflict means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Political conflict
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The dispute was a political power struggle over who had the right to appoint the Archbishop of Canterbury, not a matter of religion or theology.
Topics that use Political conflict
- Option B2: Key topic 3: King John’s downfall, 1205–16 - 1 The dispute with the Papacy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Conflict and rebellion
- International relations
- Papal power
- Religion and the Church
- Royal authority
- Royal authority and power
- Interdict
- Medieval beliefs
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