Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 options: Industrialisation and social change in Britain, 1759-1928 / Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780-1939 October 2020 question paper 9HI0/34

Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the benefits of women’s cycling and attitudes towards women.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for poverty and the extent of poverty in the early nineteenth century.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that the French wars (1793–1815) had a negative impact upon Samuel Greg’s business?

How far do you agree that Brunel’s rail and engineering projects were remarkably successful?

How far do you agree that the Boer War recruitment statistics were primarily responsible for prompting social and welfare reforms in the years 1880–1909?

How accurate is it to say that the Jarrow March and the hunger marches were a complete failure?

7 ‘The spread of electrical power in the early twentieth century had the most significant impact on working patterns and conditions in the years 1759–1928.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

8 ‘The contribution of Dr Barnardo was more significant than other factors in improving children’s lives in the years 1802–1928.’

How far do you agree with this judgement?

9 ‘The role of central government in improving public health grew steadily in the years c1780–1939.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How far do you agree that the Public Health Act 1875 was the most significant piece of public health legislation in the years 1832–1939?