How did approaches differ in dealing with the Great Plague compared to the Black Death?
In this lesson you will learn about how people in 1665 attempted to treat and prevent catching the plague. You will compare how people dealt with the Great Plague of 1665 and the Black Death of 1348 to consider if medicine was improving.
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Lesson summary: How did approaches differ in dealing with the Great Plague compared to the Black Death?
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