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Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about a theme in British history over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine this theme, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to evaluate the significance of Jenner's vaccine for smallpox.

Key Notes

• Smallpox killed many people in Britain.
• Inoculation could provide immunity, but also carried some risks.
• Edward Jenner discovered an effective and safe vaccine for smallpox in 1796.
• There was considerable opposition to Jenner's vaccine.
• The British government provided increasing support for smallpox vaccination over the 19th century.

Vocabulary To Learn

• immunity: the state of being unable to catch a specific disease
• scientific method: approach to testing and gaining knowledge based on observation and experimentation
• compulsory: something which people must do because of a rule or law

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Jenner's vaccine became widespread and popular almost immediately.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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