Legislation

• What was the significance of the Great Plague in terms of public health response?

  It led to national plague orders and local reactions
• What was the role of the government in public health during the early modern period?

  The government implemented measures to improve urban environments
• What measures did the government take to control gin consumption?

  The government imposed licensing fees and taxes on gin sellers and producers.
• What was the outcome of the Gin Act of 1751?

  The Gin Act of 1751 imposed harsh punishments for illegal gin sales, reducing consumption.
• Gin Act 1729


  Introduced a £20 licence fee for sellers and a 5 shilling tax per gallon for producers
• Gin Act 1736


  Increased Licence fee to £50 and producers tax to 20 shilling a gallon
• Gin Act 1751


  Imposed harsh punishments for selling gin illegally:

  • Offence 1 -> Imprisonment
  • Offence 2 -> whipping
  • Offence 3 -> transportation
• What were the years of all 3 Gin Acts?


  • 1729
  • 1736
  • 1751