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The yellow fever outbreak of 1793 primarily affected the residents of Philadelphia, which was the capital of the United States at the time. The disease disproportionately impacted the city's poor and immigrant populations, as they often lived in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The epidemic led to thousands of deaths and caused widespread panic, prompting many wealthier citizens to flee the city. Overall, it is estimated that about 5,000 of the city's 50,000 residents died from the disease during this outbreak.
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What was the cause of the yellow fever- 1793?
yellow fever is caused by disease carrying mosquitoes called Coquillettidia fuscopennata there are shots you can get to prevent yellow fever in your body but they had not invented it in 1793
Who were some famous people who died from yellow fever in 1793?
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What does yellow mean in Fever 1793?
In "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, the color yellow symbolizes the pervasive presence of the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. It represents the disease itself, as well as the fear, suffering, and death it brings to the characters and the city. The yellow of the fever is a stark reminder of the mortality and chaos that grip the community during this historical crisis.
Where were Betsy Ross's Parents Born?
ParentsFather: Samuel Griscom (a prominent carpenter) (b. 1717 - d. 1793, of yellow fever)Mother: Rebecca (James) Griscom (b. 1721 - d. 1793, of yellow fever)
When did grandfather die in Fever 1793?
When the theives broke in.
How does Matilda get yellow fever in Fever 1793?
She doesnt
What was the cause of the yellow fever- 1793?
yellow fever is caused by disease carrying mosquitoes called Coquillettidia fuscopennata there are shots you can get to prevent yellow fever in your body but they had not invented it in 1793
What year did yellow fever strike Philadelphia?
1793 is when yellow fever was in philadelphia.
Was yellow fever cured?
Yes,in the book yellow fever 1793 at the end it was cured by the first frost and yellow fever was over
Does Matilda get yellow fever in Fever 1793?
yes and she recovers from it too.
What is the important problem of the book fever 1793?
a fever called the yellow fever came.
Date yellow fever started?
In 1793, there was a major epidemic in the US. However, yellow fever has been around for generations before that.
In what year did yellow fever come to the US?
1793
Which year did the Philadelphia yellow fever begin?
In 1793.
Witch famous people died in the yellow fever in 1793?
the famous person who died from the yellow fever is James
What were the twins names in Fever 1793?
The twins' names in "Fever 1793" were Joseph and William. They were friends of Mattie and helped her during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Organs affected by yellow fever?
The liver is the most important organ affected in yellow fever.
