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FEVER 1793 RESEARCH PROJECT

AIM: How do you effectively utilize print and electronic resources to research your topic related to the novel Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson?

Fever 1793 Research Paper Requirements, Outline and Rubric - Mrs. McCrystal (2/20)

MLA Style Research Paper Template from Microsoft Office 365 - Mrs. McCrystal (2/20)

Click here to access Office 365 online to access Microsoft Word for writing your paper.

PRINT RESOURCES

Use the books in the Seaford Middle School Library as instructed.

ONLINE RESOURCES

FIND YOUR CHOSEN TOPIC BELOW AND EXPLORE RELATED RECOMMENDED WEBSITES ABOUT IT.

Philadelphia in 1793

A Colonial Children's Clothing glossary with pictures.

A Colonial Gentleman's Clothing glossary with pictures.

A Colonial Lady's Clothing glossary with pictures.

Colonial & Early American Fare provides details about food during this time period.

Contents: Colonial Philadelphia numerous topics are addressed in alphabetical order.

Philadelphia and Its People in Maps: The 1790s portrays the everyday lives of the people in Philadelphia during this time period.

Plantations historical facts from the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia.



Dr. Benjamin Rush, Stephen Girard, Jean Deveze and his treatment

Dr. Benjamin Rush

Benjamin Rush - Academic Doctor and Writer a brief biographical sketch is included.

Benjamin Rush, MD - contemplates whether he was considered to be an assassin or beloved healer.

Pennsylvania Hospital History - Dr. Benjamin Rush known as the "father of American psychiatry" was the first doctor to think that mental illness is a disease affecting the mind and not a "possession of demons."

Signers of the Declaration of Independence - Dr. Benjamin Rush offers a brief biographical summary on many of his life's accomplishments.

What the Doctor Ordered: Dr. Benjamin Rush Responds to Yellow Fever as told by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

Stephen Girard

Stephen Girard explains his life as a banker, merchant, mariner, philanthropist, humanitarian and patriot.

Stephen Girard offers a view of his life and emphasizes his acts of philanthropy.

Stephen Girard: Financier and Banker has information, facts and pictures about him.

Stephen Girard: Historical Maker facts about his life brought to you from Explore PA History.

Twelve Things You May Not Know About Stephen Girard explains one of America's greatest rags to riches story.

Jean Deveze and his treatment

Dr. Jean Deveze has information about his involvement during the 1793 epidemic.

Plagues and People includes a personal perspective written by Dr. Jean Deveze on this web page.

Yellow Fever, Malaria, Ebola, or Tuberculosis statistics, symptoms and treatments

Yellow Fever

Diagnosing and Treating Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793 as told by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

1793 Yellow Fever Breaks Out In Philadelphia on October 11th of this year, the death toll had reached 100. When it had ended, over 5000 people had died.

What is Yellow Fever? Symptoms, phases, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, outlook and more are explored.

Yellow Fever Attacks Philadelphia, 1793 as told by Eyewitness to History.

Yellow Fever Attacks Philadelphia, 1793 as told by The History Engine via the University of Richmond.

Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia, 1793 referenced as part of the Harvard University Library Open Collection Program.

Malaria

Malaria as described by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Malaria as described by Doctors Without Borders.

Malaria as described by WebMD.

Malaria as described by the World Health Organization.

Ebola

Ebola as described by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Ebola as described by WebMD.

Ebola as described by the World Health Organization.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis as described by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Tuberculosis as described by the Mayo Clinic.

Tuberculosis as described by TBFacts.org.

Tuberculosis: The Facts includes causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and more.

Mosquitoes, rats, other animals and Disease Spreading

Mosquitoes

Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitoes by the National Pesticide Information Center.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases includes basic information about various diseases spread by mosquitoes.

10 Deadliest Diseases Caused by Mosquitoes with descriptions.

Yellow Fever and Mosquito Transmission this website describes yellow fever and how it is spread by mosquitoes, along with other information.

Rats and Mice

Diseases Carried by Rats learn about them here via this online biology dictionary.

Diseases Directly Transmitted by Rodents from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are mentioned. Click on the listed diseases to obtain more facts.

Hantavirus Disease from the New York State Department of Health.

Rat-Bourne Diseases information about diseases transmitted from rats.

Rodent-Bourne Diseases find out more about what diseases can be spread by rodents, such as rats and mice.

What Diseases Do Mice and Rodents Carry? Read about them here on this website.

What Types of Diseases Do Rats Carry? Find out here on this website.

Cows

The Basics of Mad Cow Disease explains the basics of mad cow disease.

Cow Illnesses That Transfer to Humans inclues some basic background information about various disease that can be spread from cows to humans.

Mad Cow Disease by Health Day has news for healthier living.

Mad Cow Disease by Healthy Children.org explains disease, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.

Mad Cow Disease in Humans explains how this brain disorder becomes deadly over time.

Monkeys

Don't Touch the Monkeys Florida macaques carry virus lethal to humans.

Diseases Transmissible From Monkeys to Man and vice versa.

Monkeys in Florida Threatening to Spread Fatal Virus from this timely article.

Other animals and disease spreading

Use a search engine such as Google utilizing detailed keywords to find out about other specific animals and which types of diseases they may be in danger of spreading.

The Free African American Society during the 1700s

Free African Society historical facts provided by the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Free African Society as described by the Social Welfare History Project Libraries.

The Free African Society as told by the archives of the Episcopal Church.

The Free African Society as told by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

Free African Society of Philadelphia offers a brief history of the FAS.

Business and Trade in the 1700s

1783-1815: Business and the Economy Overview read about the history of both during this time period.

Colonial America: Places and Buildings in Town includes descriptions about places and buildings commonly found in towns.

Colonial Times provides facts about manufacturing, industries, occupations, trade and more during Colonial times.

Labor and Trade in Colonial America as told by teachinghistory.org.

Trade and Commerce this website helps the reader to understand the slavery initiative. It supports the teaching and learning of transatlantic history and legacies. This section of the website focuses on trade and commerce.

Trade in the Colonies has information about trade in the various colonies of early America.

Class system and servant system in the 1700s

Colonial America Social Hierarchy explains the structure during the 18th century Colonial America.

Colonial Social Classes as detailed by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Colonial Society explains the various social classes in colonial society.

Philadelphia 1793 Class System and Servant System this is a free ebook online about this topic.

Population and Social Rank described during American Colonial times.

Social Classes in Colonial America details are given on this website.

ONLINE DATABASES

Click on the "Online Databases" link on the Seaford Middle School Library website. See Mrs. Golub for username and password information. Use Brittanica Online, Gale, Issues and Controversies in American History, and World Book Online for this research project.

SEARCH ENGINES

Google

Type in the name of the topic or keywords related to what you are researching in the search box. Links for many websites containing information about the topic will follow. Use the "images" tab to search for pictures of the topic you are researching.