: warmer than usual temperatures : colder temperatures, more precipitation What would be the environmental impact of this shift?
Freezing water sources Ruined crops Abandoned colonies in Greenland Food shortage and increased prices
Decreased nutrition Abandonment of lands; more land in the hands of rich Postponement of marriage Decrease of population Scapegoating of Jews, rich and speculators Spread of misery across of Europe
Spread by flea bites spread by rats Symptoms: Boil the size of an apple on the armpit, groin or neck Black spots appear on skin Cough and spit up blood; death in 2-3 days
Originated in Asia, carried west by Mongols 1 st reports of disease in Genoa, 1347 Factors contributing spread Poor urban sanitation Weakened immune systems Increased mobility
England: pop. 4.2 million, 1.4 million died Est. 1/3 of total European population died from plague Reappeared several times from
Drs. attributed disease to “poisons” unbalancing the body, not germs Balance the fluids Vomiting Lancing boils Inducing sweats “Letting” blood
Increased productivity due to population loss Increased opportunity for survivors Inflation Higher wages and standard of living
Catholic clergy disproportionately victimized Renewed piousness Religious fanaticism (ex: flagellants)
Scapegoating of Jews Concern with death Break-down of international culture
Death spareth not low nor high degree Popes, Kings, nor worthy Emperors When they shine most in felicity He can abate the freshness of their flowers Eclipse their bright suns with his showers… Sir Emperor, lord of all the ground, Sovereign Prince, and highest of nobles You must forsake your round apples of gold Leave behind your treasure and riches And with others to my dance obey.