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The Great Plague of London Timeline Game

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The Great Plague of London in 1665 was a devastating event in history that had a significant impact on the city and its inhabitants. To further understand the timeline and sequence of events during this dark period, a timeline game has been developed.

  • Players will be able to learn about key details such as the spread of the disease and the measures taken to prevent its transmission.
  • Understanding the chronological order of events will help players grasp the severity of the situation and the timeline of the plague.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • June 1665: The Great Plague of London begins
  • July 1665: The first death from the plague is recorded
  • August 1665: Plague spreads rapidly throughout London
  • September 1665: King Charles II and his court flee London to escape the plague
  • September 2, 1666: The Great Fire of London breaks out, helping to halt the spread of the plague
  • September 1665: The death toll from the plague reaches its highest point
  • October 1665: Quarantine regulations and measures are implemented
  • November 1665: The plague starts to decline as winter approaches
  • December 1665: The number of plague deaths decreases significantly
  • February 1666: The Great Plague comes to an end
  • February 1666: Rebuilding efforts begin after the Great Fire of London
  • February 1666: The King returns to London
  • March 1666: Plague pits are dug to bury the victims of the plague
  • April 1666: Efforts to prevent the spread of the plague continue
  • May 1666: Plague regulations and restrictions are gradually lifted
  • June 1666: The city of London starts to recover from the devastation
  • September 6, 1666: The Great Fire of London is completely extinguished
  • September 1666: The rebuilding of London begins
  • October 1666: The population of London slowly starts to increase again
  • December 1666: The city of London is declared safe from the plague

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