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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 humors did physicians believe there were in the human body?

2. About how many blacks in Philadelphia were slaves?

3. How many physicians from the College of Physicians showed up when Matthew Clarkson called a meeting?

4. What doctor wrote about the disgusting aspects of the vomit that spewed from fever victims?

5. What was Catherine LeMaigre's husband's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the first two doctors called to see Catherine LeMaigre?

2. Why was Mayor Clarkson concerned about the rising number of penniless people in Philadelphia?

3. Describe Dr. Rush.

4. What type of medical training did Dr. Benjamin Rush have?

5. Describe Matthew Clarkson's upbringing and career.

6. Why were the black nurses criticized?

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

8. Why did blacks stop worshiping at St. George Methodist Church?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, both the state and federal governments contributed to the continuing crisis caused by the plague. Discuss how the state and federal governments contributed to the crisis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss yellow fever and the signs that it was in Philadelphia.

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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