PH Early modern 1500-1750 Flashcards
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What measures did plague doctors and people take to fight miasma?
Plague doctors sold scented posies and people smoked tobacco
What invention identified germs in this period, and when was their link to disease understood?
The microscope was invented and germs identified, but their link to disease was only understood during the Industrial period.
How did urban planning attempt to improve life for the rich in early modern Britain?
Architects built new city centers with large houses and lamp-lit streets.
Who was usually able to leave infected towns during plague outbreaks?
Only the rich could usually afford to leave infected towns.
What were common beliefs about the cause of the plague in the 17th century?
People believed it was caused by miasma or God’s anger, but contagion was also considered as a cause.
What shift in religion occurred in England during this period, and what was its impact on wealth?
England changed from Catholic to Protestant, resulting in some of the Church’s wealth being transferred to the national government.
What law was introduced in 1751 to control illegal gin sales?
The Gin Act of 1751, which imposed harsh punishments on illegal gin sellers.
How much did the population of Early Modern Britain grow between 1500 and 1750?
The population doubled from 3 million in 1500 to 6 million in 1750.
What was the ‘gin craze’ between 1720 and 1751?
A period when gin became dangerously popular due to its low cost.
What was a key feature of London’s water supply during this period?
Companies offered piped water into homes, but only for the wealthy.
What were common living conditions in Early Modern Britain towns?
Unsanitary conditions like overflowing cesspits, contaminated food and water, and limited sanitation infrastructure.
What event marked the end of the Great Plague of 1665?
The Great Fire of London in 1666.
What was the worst outbreak of plague in 17th-century Britain, and when did it occur?
The Great Plague of 1665, mainly in London.
What public health measure did York introduce to improve sanitation?
Fines for people who threw human waste into the streets at night.
What was the significance of the invention of the flushing toilet in 1596?
It was a major advancement in sanitation, although it was not widely accessible at the time.
How did government responses to the plague improve compared to the Black Death?
The government implemented quarantine measures like Plague Orders and local bans, such as banning cats in streets.
