The Great Plague, 1665 (Avril Tan Ee Xuan) (8 Love)

 There were many plagues that happened in British history. The worst was in 1665 – almost 100,000people were killed in London alone!

1.    - What was the Great Plague of 1665? 

      Bubonic plague terrorized Europe for centuries.  In 1665 a devasting epidemic struck this        country killing thousands of people. Officially the 'Great Plague' killed 68,595 people in            London that year. The true figure is probably nearer 100,000 or one-fifth the city's                      population.

     - What caused it?

      Rats carried the fleas that caused the plague.

    - How did it spread so rapidly?

      The unceasing flow of sea, river, and road traffic between commercial centers.

    - How did the people try to control it?

     Heat

    - What was its impact on Britain and the world?

      This was the worst outbreak of plague in England since the black death of 1348. Londo lost                    roughly 15% of its population. While 68,596 deaths were recorded in the city, the true number was       probably over 100,000. Other parts of the country also suffered.

  

 2. Conclusion

     Can we prevent these plagues from happening in our world? Provide evidences / reasons       to support your stand on this matter.

     People thought impure the air.