1. The Late Middle Ages 1

2. Fall of the Church
As the monarchs of Europe gained power, the Church continued to lose influence and the following Crusades were unsuccessful
Still, people wanted to believe in the guidance and knowledge of the Church, and were stunned by a sudden and massive loss of life 2

3. The Plague
From 1300 to 1450, over 25 million people, between half and two thirds of Europe’s population died due to famine, war, and the Black Death 3

4. The Plague
The Black Death, spread in part by fleas and rats, swept through Europe in the mid-1300’s, killing people left and right 4

5. The Plague
This was a brutal way to die, with huge sores, diarrhea, coughing up blood, and horrible pain 5

6. The Plague