South Sea Bubble

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

Definition

A devastating 1720 financial crash caused by wild speculation and corruption in the shares of the South Sea Company.

Exam Context

South Sea Bubble 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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Related Key Terms

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