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Cause and Consequence of Louis Pasteur's Contributions to Medicine

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GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of Louis Pasteur's work in medicine during the 19th century, focusing on how his discoveries impacted medical practices.

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#History
#19th Century Medicine
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Lister
#Explain the causes that led to Pasteur's discoveries in medicine
#Compare the impact of Pasteur's work on medical practices
#Analyse the consequences of Pasteur's discoveries for public health

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Cause and Consequence of Louis Pasteur's Contributions to Medicine

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
A

Introduction to Louis Pasteur's Work

Source A: Lecture excerpt on Pasteur's discoveries

'Louis Pasteur's experiments in the 1860s demonstrated that germs caused disease, leading to new methods of sterilization and vaccination.' Provenance: Extract from a history textbook, 2000.

1.
Outline the main causes that motivated Louis Pasteur's research into germs and disease. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the effects of Pasteur's discoveries on medical practices before and after his work. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Consequences of Pasteur's Discoveries

Source B: Excerpt from a public health report

'Pasteur's germ theory led to significant improvements in hospitals, food safety, and disease prevention, saving countless lives.' Provenance: Government health publication, 1900.

1.
Explain the consequences of Pasteur's discoveries for public health. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how Pasteur's work influenced medical practices and public health policies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Historical Significance

Source C: Modern medical historian view

'Pasteur's discoveries marked a turning point in medicine, transforming it from theory-based to science-based practice.' Provenance: Academic journal, 2015.

1.
Compare the significance of Pasteur's discoveries with earlier medical theories. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why Pasteur's work is considered a turning point in medical history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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