Level 11-4 marks

Simple statement(s) offered, showing some relevant knowledge. Some facts given about public health in the 19th century. Answer lacks clarity and organisation. No credit for simply copying out the bullet points without developing it.

Level 25-8 marks

Statement(s) are developed with support from material which is mostly relevant and accurate. Description of 19th century public health. Links to why the government introduced the public health act remain implicit. Information has been selected, but paragraphs lack clarity or organisation. Top of level for depth/range of material offered.

Level 39-12 marks

The answer shows understanding of the focus of the question and is able to support points made with sufficient accurate and relevant material. Student gives examples of living standards improving and deteriorating. More explicit explaining of why each factor made the passing of the public health act more likely. Conclusion may be weak. Writing is well organised and material selected carefully. Top of the level for answers with a range of detail.

Level 413-16 marks

The answer sustains its focus on the question. It is supported by precisely selected and accurate material. Student analyses the importance of each factor in persuading the government to introduce the 1875 public health act. Conclusion is clear and well argued- arguing carefully why one factor or a combination of two factors was most important. Writing is well organised, precise and selects relevant material throughout. Top of the level for answers that make and support a judgement on the proposition of the question.

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Judgement B

Remember, for a L3/4 answer you need to create high quality explanatory paragraphs. These contain:

A clear opening sentence which answers the question directly Precise examples to show a thorough knowledge of the historical period A meaty explanation which really gets to the heart of the question

Germ Theory was the main reason why the government passed the 1875 Public Health Act.’ Explain your answer. (*16)

You may use the following in your answer and any other information of your own.• The Great Stink of 1858 almost forced parliament to leave London.• Germ Theory was published by Louis Pasteur in 1864. • The 1875 Public Health Act forced local councils to provide clean water, sewers and remove slums

(A question with a * means you will get marks for accurate spelling and grammar.)

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