Bubble Act (1720)

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730.

Definition

Legislation requiring all joint-stock companies to hold a Royal Charter, which unintentionally triggered a widespread market panic.

Exam Context

Bubble Act (1720) appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Depth Studies, especially Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730 and Economic Impact of Empire.

British Depth Studies Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730 Economic Impact of Empire

Found in Revision Notes

British Depth Studies

The Financial Revolution and State Finance

Impact of Empire 1688–c.1730 • Economic Impact of Empire

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