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How do you think water quality and living conditions affected the lifespan of the wealthy (like the Dooleys) and the poor/working class (Richmond city dwellers)?

Evidence:

The average life expectancy during the 1890s was 50 Years old.

Mr. James H. Dooley lived to be  80 Years old, his wife Sarah May Dooley lived to be 79.

In 1893 the Dooleys moved away from the city to their estate, Maymont which was surrounded by undeveloped land.

Learning Objective:
Using evidence provided and observations from primary source material, I will be able to identify at least one way that environment affects life span and provide at least one law that could support a clean water supply.

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In the Image below you will see the conditions around of a food market in Richmond around the 1900s. Many inhabitants of the city would have gotten their food here, if they could afford it. What are your observations about the cleanliness of the food stalls? List 3 observations.
What is your conclusion about food quality and how do you think the pollution of the streets affected the water quality of the James River?

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Factories and people in the city often disposed of waste in the James River, which was also where many people who lived in Richmond got their water. How do you think this contamination of the River affected the health of Richmonders, why?
Jot down 3 observations about the conditions of the city around the River. What is your conclusion about the quality of the James, and the drinking water of the citizens of Richmond?

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Unlike many Richmonders, the Dooely’s got their drinking water from the Dooley Branch and had running water, so their waste did not go into their drinking source. How do you think this clean water source affected the health of the Dooley’s?
Jot down 3 observations about the environment may affect the water quality. Based on your observations draw a conclusion about the quality of the water from the Dooley Branch that runs through Maymont.

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State your argument! Using the information provided and your observations answer the following:

What affect does water quality have on life span?(remember to use your observations and historic knowledge as examples).

Why do you think it is important to keep waterways clean a free from pollution?

What laws or ordinances need to be put in to place to help protect the environment and watersheds in your area.

Please be prepared to share!