Name one aspect of people’s lives in the period 1500–1750 that led to poor public health.
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Cholera was a killer disease. Identify one other killer disease that was common in the
period 1800–1900.
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Give one example of a government action that was aimed at improving the health of children
since 1900.
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Write a clear and organised summary that analyses living conditions since 1900.
Support your summary with examples.
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Why did attempts to stop the spread of cholera in the early 1800s have limited impact?
Explain your answer.
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4* ‘Science and technology were the most important factors that improved public health in the Early Modern (1500–1750) and Industrial (1750–1900) periods.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer.
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5* How far do you agree that medieval people had no understanding of how to protect themselves against disease between 1250 and 1500?
Give reasons for your answer.
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