Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9–1 History Paper 1 - Medicine in Britain and the Western Front (1914–18)

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History examination paper for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1), scheduled Wednesday 15 May 2024, focusing on the thematic study and historic environment. The paper includes instructions for candidate information, required writing tools, and guidance on section A and section B question selection. Total marks are 52, with timings aligned to question marks. Key tasks include describing treatment techniques for wounds and evaluating how useful provided sources are for investigating the work of medical staff in Casualty Clearing Stations on the Western Front.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time45 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions

Sections and question selection

Mark allocation and advice

Section A

Describe two features of new wound-treatment techniques

Source-based enquiry on Casualty Clearing Stations

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 15 May 2024 | | --- | | Morning (Time: 1 hour 15 minutes) Paperreference
History
PAPER 1: Thematic study and historic environmentOption 11: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present andThe British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries,treatment andthe trenches

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Sources Booklet (enclosed)
Total Marks | # Instructions • Use blackink 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 2from Section A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4 and then EITHERQuestion 5 OR Question 6. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there maybe 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 specialistterminology are clearly indicated. # Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . P75485A ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/ *P75485A0116* Turn over SECTION A The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment andthe trenchesAnswer Questions 1 and 2. 1 Describe two features of the new techniques used in the treatment of wounds on theWestern Front. Feature 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... Feature 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ....

FAQs

What sections and questions must candidates answer on this paper?

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

What is the total number of marks for the paper?

The total mark for this paper is 52.

What does Question 2 ask about the Casualty Clearing Stations?

Question 2 asks how useful Sources A and B are for an enquiry into the work of medical staff in the Casualty Clearing Stations (CCS) on the Western Front, requiring explanation using the sources and historical context.

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