the great plague 1665

Question 1

what was thought to have caused the great plague

Answer 1

punishment from god
miasma
astrology
between people
- jews no longer blamed -

Question 2

what methods of treatment were used

Answer 2

prayer

Question 3

what methods of prevention were used

Answer 3

quarantine!
used sweet smells to ward of miasma
banned public gatherings
animals killed
doctors wore protective clothing (like ppe) to keep themselves safe

Question 4

which treatments to combat tgp showed greater understanding of medicine

Answer 4

cleaned streets (saw more deaths in poor areas)
watchmen to see who went where
gatherings banned