The Impact of the Plague During the Restoration
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the significance of the plague and the factors influencing its impact during the Restoration period.
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The Impact of the Plague During the Restoration
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Understanding the Factors of the Plague's Impact
Source A: Historical account of the plague's effects
'The plague swept through England with devastating speed, causing widespread death and upheaval. Society struggled to cope, and the economy was severely affected. Many believed the plague was a punishment from God, which influenced religious responses.' Provenance: Extract from a history textbook, 19th century.
1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious:
- The belief that the plague was a punishment from God
- The disruption of trade and decline in wealth
- The government implementing quarantine measures
- Widespread fear and death among the population
[4 marks]2.
Compare the significance of religious and economic factors in shaping society's response to the plague. Use evidence to support your answer.
[6 marks]3.
Outline how political factors influenced responses to the plague during the Restoration period.
[3 marks]4.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in shaping society's response to the plague: religious, social, economic, or political? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]5.
Explain why economic factors contributed to the social upheaval caused by the plague.
[3 marks]6.
Analyse how religious beliefs affected people's actions during the plague.
[6 marks]7.
Rank the four types of factors (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) in order of importance in shaping responses to the plague. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]8.
Outline the long-term effects of the plague on society during the Restoration period.
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