the great plague Flashcards
1
Q
when was the great plague?
A
1665
2
Q
where did it occur ?
A
London
3
Q
what section of society was blamed for the spread of the plague?
A
poor people
4
Q
why were poor people at more of a risk of getting the great plague?
A
they lived in poor quality, overcrowded housing (more exposed to rats and the spread of diseases)
5
Q
what measures were introduced by the government?
A
- infected people and their family sierre locked inside their houses
- the poor were unable to leave London
- people were order to clean their land and streets
6
Q
what lead to the plague almost completely dying out at the end of 1665 ?
A
an extremely cold winter which killed off the fleas
7
Q
what event in 1666 helped to prevent any further outbreak ?
A
- the great fire of London
= it destroyed poor quality housing that the rats and fleas thrived in
= it also killed most of the fleas and rats
8
Q
how did the rebuild of London prevent the plague from coming back ?
A
the new buildings were more spaced out which made it harder for diseases to be spread
9
Q
bubonic plague?
A
- bitten by a flea
- swelling and buboes
- killing 50%-60%
10
Q
phumonic plague
A
- a victim has been infected
- reach their lungs and blood
- coughing and sneezing
- killing 95%-100%
