History

Andreas Vesalius - Anatomy

Studied anatomy and became a professor at Padua University He was allowed to do dissections His book ‘on the fabric one the Human Body’ (1543.) Which included accurate drawings and illustrations of his findings. Corrected Galen’s mistakes: no hole in

1 of 9

William Harvey - Circulation of Blood

Discovered circulation of blood and dissaproved Galen's ideas Identified arteries and veins in the body Book 'An anatomical account of the motion of the heart and blood' Blood groups were found in1901 which improved blood transfusions

2 of 9

Ambroise Paré - Surgery

Was a battlefield surgeon - 20 years as a barber surgeon and participated in French Army campaigns 1536 - used cautery oil to heal gun-shot wounds which worked better with rose oil 1575 - he published 'Apology and treatise' which changed treatment of

3 of 9

Change in the Renaissance Period

Many superstitious belifs were challenged Discoveries in anatomy and surgeries began to change It took a long time for people to accept their ideas Thomas Syndenham - observations and patient records The Printing Press - Invented by Johannes Gutenbur

4 of 9

The Great Plague - 1665

Causes: - Miasma was the most common cause - An imbalance in the humours - People knew that it could be passed from person to person Treatments: - Many people were quarantined - Herbal treatments - Pest houses - Large gatherings were banned - Trans

5 of 9

Continuity in the Renaissance Period

Miasma as a cause of disease was still believed by a few people Theory of the 4 humors was still accepted and used by 1700 physicians Blood letting and purging was used to resolve an imbalance in the 4 humors

6 of 9

The Homesteaders-What was the attraction of the plains?

Some moved to the west to escape from poverty or religious persecution Letters home encouraged more and more people to follow onto hte plains People were attracted by the various articles in the newspapers and magazines which portrayed amazing images

7 of 9

The Homesteaders - Life on the plains - the problems

lack of water and very hard earth shortage of building materials Extremes of wether- scorching hot summers and freezing winters prairie fires and plagues- these could both destroy crops in no time at all protecting the crops- especially against the

8 of 9

The Homesteaders - Life on the plains - the solutions

New crops- they grew harder types of wheat such as Turkey Red Wheat which could survive the harsh conditions better Better machinery- stronger ploughs were built that would churn the earth Fencing the land- this protected it is against any wild anim

9 of 9

Get Revising

History

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Back

Card 3

Front

Back

Card 4

Front

Back

Card 5

Front

Back

Comments

Similar History resources: