2024_AQA-GCSE History – Paper 2 Section A/B:
Britain: Power and the People: c1170 to the
Present Day (Merged Question Paper and Marking
Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals. Tuesday 4 June 2024
Centre number
Surname Candidate number
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
HISTORY
Paper 2 Section A/B: Britain: Power and the people:
c1170 to the present day
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must ensure you have:
Question Mark
• A Sources Booklet (enclosed).
• The other optional Question Paper/Answer Book and Interpretations Booklet 01
for the Paper 2 Section B topic you are entered for. 02
You will have 2 hours to complete both papers. 03
Instructions 04
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. TOTAL
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all four questions.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 44.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• Extended writing is tested in Question 04.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) will be assessed in Question 04. The marks for SPaG are
shown below the mark allocation for Question 04.
Advice
• You are advised to spend about 1 hour on Paper 2 Section A and about 1 hour on Paper 2 Section B.
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,GCSE History Paper 2 Section A/A: Britain: Health and the People: c1000 to the Present Day
Summary
The GCSE History Paper 2 Section A/A focuses on Britain: Health and the People: c1000 to the
Present Day, scheduled for June 2025. This paper will assess students' understanding of the
development of medicine, healthcare, and public health in Britain over a thousand years. The key areas
covered include:
1. Medicine in the Early Medieval Period (c1000–c1500):
o The role of churches and monasteries in healthcare, including the influence of the
Church on medical knowledge and the role of medieval physicians.
o Medieval theories of disease, such as the humoral theory and the role of supernatural
beliefs in explaining illness.
o The Black Death (1348–1350), its devastating impact on Britain, and how it changed
society’s understanding of disease and led to shifts in medical practices.
2. The Renaissance and Early Modern Medicine (c1500–c1700):
o The influence of the Renaissance on medical knowledge, including the printing press
and the spread of new ideas.
o Key figures such as Andreas Vesalius and William Harvey, who made breakthroughs
in anatomy and circulation, challenging traditional beliefs.
o Plague outbreaks, such as the Great Plague of 1665, and early attempts at
understanding infectious diseases and public health measures.
3. The 18th and 19th Centuries: The Development of Scientific Medicine:
o The rise of scientific medicine and the gradual move away from traditional methods
toward more empirical approaches based on observation and experimentation.
o The impact of the Industrial Revolution on public health, including overcrowded cities,
poor sanitation, and the spread of disease, leading to the first attempts at improving
public health.
o Key developments such as Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccination (1796), Louis
Pasteur's germ theory (1860s), and Robert Koch’s work on bacteria (1870s), which
transformed the understanding of disease and prevention.
o The establishment of public health reforms in response to urbanization, such as Joseph
Bazalgette’s sewage system and Edwin Chadwick’s public health reports.
4. The 20th Century: Advances in Medicine and Public Health:
o The development of antibiotics, particularly penicillin, and its impact on the treatment
of bacterial infections.
o The discovery of insulin in 1921, its use in treating diabetes, and the advances in
surgery, such as antiseptic techniques by Joseph Lister.
o The founding of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, providing healthcare to all
citizens free at the point of use, and its significance in the development of public health
in modern Britain.
o The growing role of vaccination programs, public health campaigns, and the fight
against infectious diseases, such as polio and tuberculosis.
5. Modern Healthcare and Challenges in the 21st Century:
o The challenges of modern medicine, including the rise of chronic diseases, the
increasing demand on the NHS, and the debate over the funding and privatization of
healthcare.
o The role of technology and medical innovations, such as genetic research, robotic
surgery, and personalized medicine, in shaping the future of healthcare.
o Current health issues, including mental health awareness, the fight against antibiotic
resistance, and global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
o The role of global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization
(WHO), and international cooperation in addressing health challenges worldwide.
This paper will test students' understanding of the key developments in the history of healthcare, from
medieval practices to modern-day issues. Students will be asked to analyze sources, evaluate historical
events, and understand the long-term impact of these changes on British society and the wider world.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Answer all four questions.
Study Source A in the Sources Booklet.
0 1 How useful is Source A to an historian studying factory reform in the 19th century?
Explain your answer using Source A and your contextual knowledge.
[8 marks]
*02*
IB/M/Jun24/8145/2A/B
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
Extra space
8
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/M/Jun24/8145/2A/B
Britain: Power and the People: c1170 to the
Present Day (Merged Question Paper and Marking
Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals. Tuesday 4 June 2024
Centre number
Surname Candidate number
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
HISTORY
Paper 2 Section A/B: Britain: Power and the people:
c1170 to the present day
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must ensure you have:
Question Mark
• A Sources Booklet (enclosed).
• The other optional Question Paper/Answer Book and Interpretations Booklet 01
for the Paper 2 Section B topic you are entered for. 02
You will have 2 hours to complete both papers. 03
Instructions 04
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. TOTAL
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all four questions.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 44.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• Extended writing is tested in Question 04.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) will be assessed in Question 04. The marks for SPaG are
shown below the mark allocation for Question 04.
Advice
• You are advised to spend about 1 hour on Paper 2 Section A and about 1 hour on Paper 2 Section B.
*JUN2481452AB01*
IB/M/Jun24/G4006/E2 8145/2A/B
,GCSE History Paper 2 Section A/A: Britain: Health and the People: c1000 to the Present Day
Summary
The GCSE History Paper 2 Section A/A focuses on Britain: Health and the People: c1000 to the
Present Day, scheduled for June 2025. This paper will assess students' understanding of the
development of medicine, healthcare, and public health in Britain over a thousand years. The key areas
covered include:
1. Medicine in the Early Medieval Period (c1000–c1500):
o The role of churches and monasteries in healthcare, including the influence of the
Church on medical knowledge and the role of medieval physicians.
o Medieval theories of disease, such as the humoral theory and the role of supernatural
beliefs in explaining illness.
o The Black Death (1348–1350), its devastating impact on Britain, and how it changed
society’s understanding of disease and led to shifts in medical practices.
2. The Renaissance and Early Modern Medicine (c1500–c1700):
o The influence of the Renaissance on medical knowledge, including the printing press
and the spread of new ideas.
o Key figures such as Andreas Vesalius and William Harvey, who made breakthroughs
in anatomy and circulation, challenging traditional beliefs.
o Plague outbreaks, such as the Great Plague of 1665, and early attempts at
understanding infectious diseases and public health measures.
3. The 18th and 19th Centuries: The Development of Scientific Medicine:
o The rise of scientific medicine and the gradual move away from traditional methods
toward more empirical approaches based on observation and experimentation.
o The impact of the Industrial Revolution on public health, including overcrowded cities,
poor sanitation, and the spread of disease, leading to the first attempts at improving
public health.
o Key developments such as Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccination (1796), Louis
Pasteur's germ theory (1860s), and Robert Koch’s work on bacteria (1870s), which
transformed the understanding of disease and prevention.
o The establishment of public health reforms in response to urbanization, such as Joseph
Bazalgette’s sewage system and Edwin Chadwick’s public health reports.
4. The 20th Century: Advances in Medicine and Public Health:
o The development of antibiotics, particularly penicillin, and its impact on the treatment
of bacterial infections.
o The discovery of insulin in 1921, its use in treating diabetes, and the advances in
surgery, such as antiseptic techniques by Joseph Lister.
o The founding of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, providing healthcare to all
citizens free at the point of use, and its significance in the development of public health
in modern Britain.
o The growing role of vaccination programs, public health campaigns, and the fight
against infectious diseases, such as polio and tuberculosis.
5. Modern Healthcare and Challenges in the 21st Century:
o The challenges of modern medicine, including the rise of chronic diseases, the
increasing demand on the NHS, and the debate over the funding and privatization of
healthcare.
o The role of technology and medical innovations, such as genetic research, robotic
surgery, and personalized medicine, in shaping the future of healthcare.
o Current health issues, including mental health awareness, the fight against antibiotic
resistance, and global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
o The role of global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization
(WHO), and international cooperation in addressing health challenges worldwide.
This paper will test students' understanding of the key developments in the history of healthcare, from
medieval practices to modern-day issues. Students will be asked to analyze sources, evaluate historical
events, and understand the long-term impact of these changes on British society and the wider world.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Answer all four questions.
Study Source A in the Sources Booklet.
0 1 How useful is Source A to an historian studying factory reform in the 19th century?
Explain your answer using Source A and your contextual knowledge.
[8 marks]
*02*
IB/M/Jun24/8145/2A/B
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
Extra space
8
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/M/Jun24/8145/2A/B
