12- Epidemics And Quarantine Flashcards
1
Q
Why did people leave United Kingdom?
A
Because of famine and epidemics
2
Q
Why was the passage for immigrants to Canada so hard?
A
Because the boats were so crowded, lack of hygiene and the food led to diseases
3
Q
What did they do with the infected immigrants?
A
They were quarantined at point levy. Meaning they had to stay away from everyone before they entered the country
4
Q
Once they were disease free where did they go?
A
Most went to upper Canada
