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Study Britain's relationship with Europe and its impact, including the Second World War, economic, social and cultural interaction, the end of the Cold War, European Union membership and European and non-European migration.

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AC Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day

Subtopic

Part four: Britain in the 20th century

AQA GCSE HistoryPaper 2 Section A: Thematic studies

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Context check: Part four: Britain in the 20th century in AC Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day (Paper 2 Section A: Thematic studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study Britain's relationship with Europe and its impact, including the Second World War, economic, social and cultural interaction, the end of the Cold War, European Union membership and European and non-European migration. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.

Key concepts

European Union

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This objective helps connect Part four: Britain in the 20th century to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for AC Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day.

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Avoid confusing European Union: Anchor the answer to Part four: Britain in the 20th century, use precise evidence, and state whether European Union is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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