History GCSE
Settlement
What Settlement means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Settlement
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The settlement of the Plains was accelerated by technological advancements that made homesteading a viable, profitable enterprise.
Topics that use Settlement
- Option P3: Key topic 3: Later developments in the West, c1876–c1895 - 1 Changes in farming, the cattle industry and settlement (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Settlement in the exam
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