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The Plague in the Restoration Period: Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the timeline and key events related to the plague during the Restoration period through chronological analysis and comparison.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Restoration
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Plague
#Describe the key events related to the plague during the Restoration period
#Compare different responses to the plague across time
#Explain the impact of the plague on society and government during this period
#Outline the sequence of major outbreaks and responses

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The Plague in the Restoration Period: Timeline & Chronology

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Timeline of the Plague during the Restoration Period

Source A: Excerpt from a 17th-century chronicle

'The plague returned to England in 1665, causing widespread fear and devastation. The government issued quarantine measures, and towns were sealed off to prevent its spread.' Provenance: Contemporary account by John Baker, 1665.

1.
Outline the key events related to the plague in 1665 as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the responses to the plague in 1665 with earlier outbreaks during the Medieval period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the social impact of the plague during the Restoration period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the effectiveness of the government measures introduced during the 1665 outbreak. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

Major Outbreaks and Responses in Chronology

Source B: Timeline of Major Plague Outbreaks in England

1348-1350: The Black Death devastates Europe, including England. 1665: The Great Plague of London occurs, with quarantine measures implemented. 1720: The last major outbreak of plague in Britain.

Historian View:

'The recurring outbreaks of plague prompted evolving responses, from religious rituals to organized public health efforts.' Provenance: Modern historian analysis, 21st century.

1.
Write a short summary of the major plague outbreaks in England during this period. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the responses to the plague during the Black Death with those during the 17th-century outbreaks. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the recurring outbreaks of plague influenced changes in public health policies during the Restoration period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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