Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Paper 1 - Medicine in Britain c1250-present and The British sector of the Western Front 1914-18 - injuries, treatment and the trenches

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Sample assessment materials for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History qualification, Paper 1, covering two thematic options: Medicine in Britain (c1250–present) and the British sector of the Western Front (1914–18). The question paper allocates a total of 52 marks across two sections, with specific instructions on which numbered questions must be answered and how to use source material. It includes guidance on writing method, time allocation, and marks for communication and specialist terminology, followed by Section A questions focused on trench support systems and usefulness of provided sources for operational challenges.

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SECTION A: The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches

Answer Questions 1 and 2

1 Describe two features of the support trench system on the Western Front

2 (a) How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the problems involved in performing operations on the Western Front?

2 (b) Explain your answer using Sources A and B and historical context

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Centre Number Candidate Number | | | --- | --- | | Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) | | | History
Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment
Option 11: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British sector of the Western Front,
1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches Sample assessment materials for first teaching September 2016
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Paper Reference
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Sources Booklet (enclosed) Total Marks | | Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • There are two sections in this question paper. Answer Questions 1 and 2 from Section A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4 and then EITHER Question 5 OR Question 6. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 52. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . S49232A ©2015 Pearson Education Ltd. *S49232A0109* Turn over Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in History – Sample Assessment Materials (Question Papers)– 17 Issue 1 – October 2015 © Pearson Education Limited 2015 SECTION A: The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches Answer Questions 1 and 2. 1 Describe two features of the support trench system on the Western Front. Feature 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Feature 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ..............................................................................

FAQs

Which questions must be answered in this question paper?

Answer Questions 1 and 2 from Section A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4, then either Question 5 or Question 6.

What is the total mark and how are marks indicated?

The total mark for the paper is 52. The marks for each question are shown in brackets, including specific marks for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and use of specialist terminology.

What does Question 2 require students to do with Sources A and B?

Question 2 (a) asks how useful Sources A and B are for investigating the problems involved in performing operations on the Western Front, and it requires an explanation using the sources and knowledge of the historical context.

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