Chapter 5 : Merry Monarch , The Great Plague Flashcards
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What did the red crosses and writing on people’s doors mean?
It was a sign to others that the people living in the house were infected with the plague. The words were a plea to God to let them live as at the time some people belived that the plague was a punishment from God.
State 5 symptoms of the plague.
- Swellling in the armpits and groin
- Fever and vomiting
- Coughing up blood
- Hallucinations
- Bleeding under the skin
Why did Pepys buy a roll of tobacco to smell and chew?
It was because at the time, people didn’t know the cause of the plague, so most people believed that it was because of miasma which is bad air. People baught flowers or rolls of tobacco to get rid of the ‘bad air.’
What did people at the time think caused the plague?
There were many theories because there was no research. Some of those theories included poisonous air (miasma), the position of the planets, a punishment from God, or spread by touching a cat or a dog.
Name 5 ways people tried to prevent the spread of the plague.
- Dogs and cats are to be killed and aren’t allowed in the city.
- Victims’ clothing must be burned.
- Homeowners must sweep the street outside of thier home.
- Pubs and theatres are to be closed.
- The dead must only be buried at in a special plague cemetery.
What was the real cause of the plague?
The plague came from germs in the black rats’ blood which were carried by the fleas and passed on to people.
Why was Charles II given the title of ‘Merry Monarch’?
- He brought back all the entertainment and holidays that Cromwell had banned.
- He himself enjoyed taking part in various activites such as visiting the theatre and racing down the Thames in a yacht.
- He work cooperatively with the parliament to avoid starting another civil war.
When did the great fire of London start?
On 2nd September, 1666
Where did the great fire of London start?
It started in a small bakery, run by Thomas Farriner, near Pudding Lane.
State 5 new rules set when re-building London.
- Building new homes out of wood is banned.
- All homes must be made out of bricks or stone
- 100 streets needed to be widened.
- All new streets must be wide.
- Houses over 9m wide are only allowed on the main streets.
Who was Charles II?
- He was the son of Charles I.
- He became King after Oliver Cromwell died because Cromwell’s son didn’t want the job.
- He was known as the ‘Merry Monarch’. This is because he brought back all the entertainment and holidays Cromwell had banned.
- He worked cooperatively with the Parliament to avoid starting another civil war.
- He had lots of children, but none of them could inherit the throne because none of the children were his wife’s.
How much of London was destroyed by the great fire?
It destroyed 5 sixths of it.
Why were some of the plans for the rebuilding of London not used?
- People wanted their homes to be rebuilt quickly and in exactly the same places.
- They couldnt afford or wanted to give up their land to make London nicer.
What was the impact of the Great Fire on the rebuilding of London?
- London was reconstructed with a proper plan - with all houses being the same height and made of the same material.
- It decreased the chances of fire happening in the future.
- The streets were rebuilt cleaner, meaning fewer rats and fleas.
What was the style used to rebuild London?
Baroque : A style of architecture which came from Italy featuring central towers or domes well decorated.
What is insurance and how is it linked to the Great Fire?
Insurance companies started as a result of the Great fire.
A house owner could pay a small sum of money to an insurance company to ‘insure’ their property. If a fire started, the employees of the insurance company would send their own fire engine.
