The Black Death
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Social Studies, History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Austin Esposito
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The Black Death
The History of the Bubonic Plague
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Describe what you see in this image. What is happening? There are no wrong answers. Please use complete sentences.
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The Spread of the Plague
The bubonic plague - named the Black Death by later historians - was caused by the yersinia pestis bacteria, which lived in rodent populations and was spread by fleas that had bitten infected animals.
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What was the impact of the disease?
Once the plague transferred to animals that were in close contact with humans and to humans themselves, it began to spread along established trade routes.
The spread of disease and trade went hand in hand, and no event illustrates this relationship better than the outbreak of the bubonic plague in the mid-14th century
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The impact of the disease on Feudalism
There was a shift in power from nobles to the common people. One reason for this was a desperate need for workers because so many people had died. The workers who were left could, therefore, demand more money and more rights.
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impact on Feudalism
In addition, many peasant and some serfs abandoned feudal manors and moved to towns and cities, seeking better opportunities. This led to a weakening of the manor system and a loss of power for feudal lords.
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The Black Death
The History of the Bubonic Plague
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