The Black Death

Bleeding inside the body was a possible symptom of the plague.

Other plagues had broken out before.

The plague could infect the victim’s blood or lungs.

Physical contact was necessary to spread the plague.

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one-half

frequent bathing

the religious act of self-punishment

the dumping of garbage and waste in the street

the washing of clothes and linens in nearby rivers

Since nobody knew the Black Death was contagious, everyone continued helping each other.

Many of these animals also became infected with the Black Death.

Some people began to turn away from religion.

Some people believed that the plague was a punishment from God.

an overall decrease in prices

an increase in trade throughout the continent

a dramatic decrease in the cost and availability of land

a sharp increase in the demand for and cost of laborers