great plague 1665 Flashcards
what did the mayor of london order watchmen to do
to guard houses to make sure the sick and their families stayed shut
what did house owners have to do
sweep the streets outside their homes
what were closed and why
taverns and theatres were closed to stop plague spreading
why were fires lit
to purify poisoned air
what were some religious treatments people followed
praying for the sick, wore amulets and charms
what were the treatments similar to
treatments for the black death
what may have physicians tried doing
bleeding and purging but they left for the countryside
why did people think it was vital to keep the air smelling sweet
to ward off bad air that brought the plague
how did people keep the air smelling sweet
they hung herbs in doorways and windows to stop bad air coming in the house.
people held bundles of herbs under their noses while walking through the streets
what did people drink to ward off the plague
plague water
what did people do while buying food to ward of the plague
they soaked coins in vinegar and chewed tobacco so the strength of its smell would give immunity
