Quarantine Act 1721
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title:
Quarantine Act 1721
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The Quarantine Act 1721 was a health protection measure passed by the Parliament of Great Britain. During the 18th century, the age of empire and sailing ships in England, outbreaks of diseases such as the plague seemed to travel from country to country very rapidly. Parliament responded to this threat by establishing the Quarantine Act 1721.
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United Kingdom legislation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarantine_Act_1721
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2024-04-05T21:03:20Z
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