How Founding Fathers Handled Yellow Fever

The video explores the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, detailing its origins, symptoms, and the devastating impact on the city. It highlights the responses of key figures like Benjamin Rush and George Washington, and the medical theories and treatments proposed at the time. The social and political implications are discussed, including the role of the Free African Society. The epidemic ended with a cold snap that killed the mosquito population, but not before causing significant loss of life and altering the city's social fabric.

What actions did the founding fathers take in response to the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia?

How did yellow fever spread to North and South America according to the text?

What were the initial symptoms of yellow fever as described in the text?

How did the yellow fever epidemic affect the population of Philadelphia?

How did the yellow fever epidemic impact the functioning of the government in Philadelphia?

What role did the mayor of Philadelphia play during the yellow fever epidemic?

What was Benjamin Rush's theory regarding the immunity of black people to yellow fever?

What treatment did Benjamin Rush promote during the yellow fever epidemic?

What were the differing opinions between Benjamin Rush and Alexander Hamilton regarding the cause of the yellow fever outbreak?

What was the ultimate cause of the yellow fever epidemic as determined by scientists later on?