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Uprising - GCSE History Definition

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An uprising is when a group of people come together to fight against a government or authority because they are unhappy with how things are being run. It can also be called a rebellion or revolt. Often, people involved in an uprising want to make big changes because they feel their rights are being ignored, or they want more freedom or fair treatment. Uprisings can be violent, with protests and battles, or they can be peaceful, with marches and strikes. In history, uprisings have sometimes led to important changes in society, such as new laws or even changes in leadership.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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