History GCSE
The Great Die-Up
What The Great Die-Up means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The Great Die-Up
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The name for the harsh winter of 1886–87, when freezing temperatures and deep snow killed up to 15% of open-range herds.
Topics that use The Great Die-Up
- 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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