Great Plague of 1665-1666
What caused it.
The plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
How did the disease spread.
It was spread by fleas that lived on rats, which were common in the unsanitary streets of London.
What did they do in responed.
There was a ordering of killing of stray cats and dogs, a decision that backfired because the animals helped control the rat population.
What was the main purpose.
The primary function was to track weekly mortality statistics in London, with a specific goal of monitoring plague epidemics.
How did it spread.
The plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, spread by fleas on rats, and characterized by symptoms like fever, vomiting, and swollen lymph nodes called buboes. It caused immense death and significantly altered the social, economic, and political structure of Europe, leading to the decline of feudalism.
What did London look like after the pandemic.
The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed much of the city, but it also helped to end the plague by destroying flea-infested housing.
What got rid of it.
The colder weather helped kill off the fleas.
When did the bills of mortality end.
1858.
What are the symptoms.
Sudden fever, chills, and swollen, painful lymph nodes called "buboes" in the armpits, and neck.
Where did it begin.
The plague began in the suburb of St. Giles-in-the-Fields and was most devastating in the city's poorer outskirts.
What does Britannica mean in English.
of or relating to Britain.
What were some historical significance.
Public Health, Governance, And Demography.
What was the impact.
It caused immense death and significantly altered the social, economic, and political structure of Europe, leading to the decline of feudalism.
What is when london faced a pandemic mostly about.
The Great Plague of London.
What was the social impact.
The poor were left to stay in the city with the rats and the sick.
How was the bills of mortality created.
They were created by the Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks and were based on information from parish "searchers," who determined the causes of death.
How many died.
An estimated 75,000 to 100,000 people died from the Great Plague of 1665–1666 in London. This represented roughly one-fifth of the city's population at the time.
What was the aftermath.
King Charles II returned to London in February 1666, signifying the epidemic was largely over.
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What is a negative feedback loop.
What was the Geographic coverage.
Initially, they covered the 130 parishes of the City of London, but the area expanded as the city grew. However, it never covered the entire metropolis.