History GCSE
Social control
What Social control means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Social control
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A vital mechanism through which the Church reinforced obedience to the Queen and ensured conformity and stability.
Topics that use Social control
- Option B4: Key topic 1: Queen, government and religion, 1558–69 - 2 The ‘settlement’ of religion (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Act of Supremacy
- Community and welfare
- Government administration
- Act of Uniformity
- Law and morality
- Religious compromise
- Royal Injunctions
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