The Plague in the Restoration Period

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Plague in the Restoration Period

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Source Analysis: The Plague during the Restoration

Source A: Eyewitness Account of the Plague in London

"The streets were filled with the sick and dying, and the air was thick with the smell of decay. Many families lost all their members, and the town was gripped with fear. The authorities ordered quarantine measures, but the disease spread rapidly. People believed it was God's punishment, and some resorted to extreme measures to protect themselves, including prayer and abandoning the sick. The streets were deserted, and the death toll rose day by day. It was a time of great suffering and uncertainty for all." Provenance: John Baker, 1665, eyewitness report written for a local town council report.

1.
Explain what the source tells us about the effects of the plague in London during the Restoration period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of John Baker’s report with that of a typical government health report today. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the reliability of this source in understanding the true extent of the plague's impact. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how the social reactions described in the source reflect people's understanding of the plague. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the attitudes towards the plague then and now based on this source. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Explain why the author might have written this report. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the limitations of this source for understanding the full historical picture of the plague. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Compare how this source helps us understand people's fears during the plague with other types of sources. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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