BLACK DEATH

Thesis S.tatement
The Black Death was an important part of history because it wiped half of the population out

What was the Black Death ?

Answer: It was the worst disease in history

When did the Black Death break out?
Answer:
The Black Death arrived in Western Europe in 1347

How did it spread?
Answer:
From animal population

How many people died during the Black Death?
In two years around 25 million

How long did the Black Death last?
Answer:
In Europe from 1347-1350
It returned 1361

WHEN DID BLACK DEATH ARRIVE?

• Came in by sea
• Date:1347

SYMPTOMS

• Bumps
• High fever
• Vomiting
• Muscular pain

WHO WAS INFECTED

• Old and young man
• Women
• 5000000 million died in Europe

CONSEQUENCES AND EFFECTS

• Prices and wages rose
• Greater value placed in labor

FUN FACTS

• "Ring Around the Roses" is based on the Black Death
• Nobody expected fleas on rats to spread diesase

SOURCES

• Www.history.com
• http:www.eye witness history.com
• Www.history today.com
• Www.natrue.com
• Www.learning site.com

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