Question

In 1–2 sentences, explain how the application of two medical innovations in the 1800s improved the standard of living during the Industrial Revolution.

Answer 1

The discovery of anesthesia in the 1800s allowed for painless surgeries, improving the success rate and accessibility of medical treatments, while the development of vaccines, such as the smallpox vaccine, helped prevent the spread of contagious diseases, reducing mortality rates and improving overall public health during the Industrial Revolution.