How were trenches designed and why did battles on the Western Front lead to medical advancement?

In this lesson you will learn about the trench system on the Western Front and some of the key battles of the First World War.

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Q1.What happened in 1861?

Louis Pasteur published his germ theory. The government made smallpox vaccination compulsory. The NHS was launched.

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Q2.How would you describe the rate of progress in treatment & prevention between Industrial and Modern times?

Slow Fair Rapid

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Q3.Which of the following best explains why we can say that there was slight progress in treatment between medieval and Renaissance Britain?

Surgery became safer because of James Simpson’s discovery of chloroform, an effective anaesthetic. During the Renaissance the government was more proactive in preventing the spread of plague. There were successful new herbal remedies, for example Peruvian bark to treat malaria. High tech methods such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy have helped stop cancer being an incurable illness.

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Q4.Which of the following best explains why we can say there was rapid progress in prevention in the 20th century?

The vaccination against smallpox was strictly enforced by the government. The government prevented the spread of plague by stopping all public entertainment and public gatherings. The launching and promotion of lifestyle campaigns warning against the dangers to health, such as smoking and unprotected sex. The government passed the compulsory Public Health Act.

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Q5.Which four dates were key turning points as they encouraged a greater proactive attitude from the government.

1861, 1867, 1884, 1948 1850, 1861, 1872, 1928 1796, 1861, 1872, 1948

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Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What happened in 1861?

Louis Pasteur published his germ theory. The government made smallpox vaccination compulsory. The NHS was launched.

1/5

Q2.How would you describe the rate of progress in treatment & prevention between Industrial and Modern times?

Slow Fair Rapid

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Q3.Which of the following best explains why we can say that there was slight progress in treatment between medieval and Renaissance Britain?

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Q4.Which of the following best explains why we can say there was rapid progress in prevention in the 20th century?

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Q5.Which four dates were key turning points as they encouraged a greater proactive attitude from the government.

1861, 1867, 1884, 1948 1850, 1861, 1872, 1928 1796, 1861, 1872, 1948

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How were trenches designed and why did battles on the Western Front lead to medical advancement?

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Q1.In which country would you find the Western Front?

Germany France Britain

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Q2.Which trench line was used to transport supplies to the frontline?

Communication trench Reserve trench Support trench

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Q3.Why were trenches dug in a zig-zag pattern?

It was easier for the troops to dig It provided more protection from enemy attacks It was accidental - the trenches were not dug all at once

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Q4.Which battle saw the first large-scale use of tanks?

The Battle of the Somme The Battle of Ypres The Battle of Cambrai

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Q5.Which battle saw the use the first blood bank?

The Battle of the Somme The Battle of Ypres The Battle of Cambrai The Battle of Arras

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How were trenches designed and why did battles on the Western Front lead to medical advancement?

End of lesson quiz for Lesson 26 - Medicine Through Time

Q1.In which country would you find the Western Front?

Germany France Britain

1/5

Q2.Which trench line was used to transport supplies to the frontline?

Communication trench Reserve trench Support trench

2/5

Q3.Why were trenches dug in a zig-zag pattern?

It was easier for the troops to dig It provided more protection from enemy attacks It was accidental - the trenches were not dug all at once

3/5

Q4.Which battle saw the first large-scale use of tanks?

The Battle of the Somme The Battle of Ypres The Battle of Cambrai

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Q5.Which battle saw the use the first blood bank?

The Battle of the Somme The Battle of Ypres The Battle of Cambrai The Battle of Arras

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