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Black Plague
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What is it? A terrible disease Spread to Europe during the 1300’s
Wiped out 30%-60% of Europe’s population
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How did it start and get to Europe?
The disease originated in China. It made it to Europe from the Crusaders and traders Fleas carried the disease. They would infect rats. The rats would be on the ships travelling to Europe.
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Ring around the rosie
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What are some reasons why the sickness would spread so fast and infect so many people in Europe?
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Outcomes Destroyed Europe’s population and economy
Lowered the worlds population from 450 million to 350 million Lead to many religious upheavals
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Left side topics: Symptoms Doctors Contagious How people coped
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