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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many watchmen were supposed to watch the streets of Philadelphia at night?

2. To Catherine LeMaigre, what part of her body did she feel as though it was burning up?

3. Who was the governor of Pennsylvania in 1793?

4. Where was the city almshouse located?

5. What was the average yearly income in Philadelphia in 1793?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were there an amazing number of flies and other insects in August 1793?

2. What did doctors base their medical thinking upon in the 1700s?

3. What was the problem with the French that troubled President Washington?

4. What did A.B. recommend be done to curb the fever in Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser?

5. What did Dr. Benjamin Duffield recommend be done to deal with the fever?

6. Why were the black nurses criticized?

7. Describe the sewer system in Philadelphia.

8. What type of power did the mayor of Philadelphia have?

9. What business was conducted by the members of the Pennsylvania legislature before they adjourned?

10. Why was there a stench originating from Ball's Wharf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mayor Clarkson called for the formation of a special committee to run Philadelphia. Discuss the special committee and why it was formed.

Essay Topic 2

Three members of a special committee formed by Mayor Clarkson stood out in the performance of their duties. Discuss Israel Israel, Peter Helm, and Stephen Girard and their work as volunteers on the special committee.

Essay Topic 3

Neighboring states began to fear the plague spreading from Philadelphia to their areas. Discuss how various areas and citizens reacted to the plague and the citizens of Philadelphia.

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