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The Plague during the Restoration: Causes and Consequences

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the plague during the Restoration period, helping students understand its impact on society, economy, and health.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Restoration
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Plague
#Explain the main causes of the plague during the Restoration period.
#Compare the social and economic impacts of the plague.
#Analyse how the plague influenced health and medicine in the period.
#Outline the long-term consequences of the plague on society.

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The Plague during the Restoration: Causes and Consequences

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Plague during the Restoration

Source A: Contemporary account of the plague in London

'The streets were filled with the sick and dying, and the air was thick with the smell of death...' Provenance: Diary entry of a local merchant, 1665.

1.
Explain what Source A suggests about the impact of the plague on daily life in London. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the causes of the plague during the Restoration period with earlier outbreaks based on your knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Plague

Source B: Medical beliefs during the Restoration

'Many believed that the plague was caused by bad air emanating from rotting matter and unsanitary conditions...' Provenance: Medical treatise, 1665.

1.
Outline the main causes of the plague as understood during the Restoration period. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the belief in miasma as the cause of the plague affected public health measures. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of the Plague

Source C: Economic impact of the plague

'The economy suffered as trade slowed, and many businesses closed due to the high death toll...' Provenance: Economic report, 1666.

1.
Compare the social and economic impacts of the plague during the Restoration. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the death toll during the plague influenced society's approach to health and medicine. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
D

Long-Term Consequences

Source D: Reflection on post-plague society

'The plague altered the course of society, leading to reforms in public health and a greater awareness of cleanliness...' Provenance: Historical analysis, 1700s.

1.
Outline the long-term consequences of the plague on society during the Restoration period. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the plague influenced future responses to health crises in Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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