History GCSE
Rebellion and resistance
What Rebellion and resistance means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Rebellion and resistance
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Anglo-Saxon uprisings against William, including the revolt of Earls Edwin and Morcar, the northern rebellions and Hereward the Wake's rebellion at Ely.
Topics that use Rebellion and resistance
- Option B1: Key topic 2: William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066–87 - 2 Anglo-Saxon resistance, 1068–71 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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