“4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse” Famine Disease War Death LATE MIDDLE AGES “4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse” Famine Disease War Death
FAMINE MULTIPLE YEARS OF CROP FAILURES MALNUTRITION DEATH
DISEASE “BLACK DEATH” = BUBONIC PLAGUE Carried by fleas on rats 1 in 3 died Global epidemic Very quick= 2-3 days sick Unsanitary conditions
Effects on Society Social Upheaval --- God’s punishment (flagellants) ---we will die soon (do anything/sin) Economic Recession ---shops closed
WAR 1337—1453 AD England vs France -- a series of conflicts— “100 yrs war” Fought over land in France English won most victories at first UNTIL ……..
St. Joan of Arc 1429– 17 yr old peasant girl “God” sent messages to her—go lead the French troops Eventually convinced king Lead battles and the French won ---captured and burned at stake as ‘witch’
Downfall of Feudalism New weapons (EXAMPLES) LONGBOW CANNON --NO LONGER NEED KNIGHTS