FACTS ON THE BLACK DEATH.
The Black Death started in China in the 1330s.
It spreaded as far north as England.
The disease mainly affects rodents but can be transmitted to fleas, which both then pass the disease to humans.
In Europe alone, it is likely that from 1347-1352, the plague killed at least twenty million people, or one-third of Europe’s population.
25 million people died in just under five years between 1347 and 1352.
The plague caused the world's population to drop by at least 75 million people in the 14th century.
The Black Death was one of the worst pandemics in human history.
The Black Death finally lapsed in approximately 1350, and profound economic changes took place.
Worldwide trade declined, and wars in Europe paused during the Black Death. People had abandoned farms and villages during the plague.
Serfs were no longer tied to their previous plot of land. Due to a severe labor shortage, serf survivors were able to demand higher wages and better working conditions from their new landlords. This may have contributed to the rise of capitalism. Many serfs moved to cities and contributed to the rise in urbanization and industrialization.
It spreaded as far north as England.
The disease mainly affects rodents but can be transmitted to fleas, which both then pass the disease to humans.
In Europe alone, it is likely that from 1347-1352, the plague killed at least twenty million people, or one-third of Europe’s population.
25 million people died in just under five years between 1347 and 1352.
The plague caused the world's population to drop by at least 75 million people in the 14th century.
The Black Death was one of the worst pandemics in human history.
The Black Death finally lapsed in approximately 1350, and profound economic changes took place.
Worldwide trade declined, and wars in Europe paused during the Black Death. People had abandoned farms and villages during the plague.
Serfs were no longer tied to their previous plot of land. Due to a severe labor shortage, serf survivors were able to demand higher wages and better working conditions from their new landlords. This may have contributed to the rise of capitalism. Many serfs moved to cities and contributed to the rise in urbanization and industrialization.