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Medicine in Britain, c1250–present
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8 Edexcel GCSE History questions on Medicine in Britain, c1250–present, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What did Jenner develop in 1796?

  1. The smallpox vaccine — using cowpox material to provide immunity
  2. Germ theory
  3. Antiseptic surgery
  4. Antibiotics
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✓ Answer: AThe smallpox vaccine — using cowpox material to provide immunity
Jenner noticed milkmaids who had caught cowpox didn't get smallpox. He inoculated a boy with cowpox, then exposed him to smallpox — the boy was immune.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

How did the NHS change healthcare in Britain?

  1. Founded in 1948, it provided free healthcare at the point of use for all citizens, funded by taxation
  2. It only helped the wealthy
  3. It replaced all hospitals
  4. It made healthcare more expensive
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✓ Answer: AFounded in 1948, it provided free healthcare at the point of use for all citizens, funded by taxation
The NHS made healthcare accessible to everyone regardless of wealth. Before 1948, many people could not afford doctors. It remains a cornerstone of British welfare.
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