Fighting cholera in London, 1854 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did cholera first strike Britain in the 19th century?
When did cholera first strike Britain in the 19th century?
1831
Why was cholera nicknamed 'blue death'?
Why was cholera nicknamed 'blue death'?
Severe dehydration turned skin blue
What did the miasma theory claim caused cholera?
What did the miasma theory claim caused cholera?
Bad air or poisonous vapours
Why did many cities ignore the Public Health Act of 1848?
Why did many cities ignore the Public Health Act of 1848?
Not compulsory, so saved money
In which London district was the 1854 cholera outbreak particularly severe?
In which London district was the 1854 cholera outbreak particularly severe?
Soho
What did John Snow believe spread cholera?
What did John Snow believe spread cholera?
Contaminated drinking water
Which water pump did Snow identify as the source of infection?
Which water pump did Snow identify as the source of infection?
Broad Street pump
What decisive action did Snow take to stop the cholera outbreak?
What decisive action did Snow take to stop the cholera outbreak?
Removed the pump handle
What happened to cholera deaths after Snow disabled the pump?
What happened to cholera deaths after Snow disabled the pump?
They fell dramatically
Why did experts initially reject Snow's findings?
Why did experts initially reject Snow's findings?
Challenged miasma theory & lacked proof
When did the germ theory of disease emerge?
When did the germ theory of disease emerge?
1861
When was the new London sewer system completed?
When was the new London sewer system completed?
1875