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Chapter 8 Section 5. The Black Death Bubonic Plague 1 in 3 die Spread by fleas carried by rats (travel) Epidemic = outbreak of a rapid spreading disease China – 35 million killed God’s punishment? Thousands of Jews slaughtered Negatively impacts the economy. Economic Suffering
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The Black Death • Bubonic Plague • 1 in 3 die • Spread by fleas carried by rats (travel) • Epidemic = outbreak of a rapid spreading disease • China – 35 million killed • God’s punishment? • Thousands of Jews slaughtered • Negatively impacts the economy
Economic Suffering • Inflation – rising prices • Less workers, production declined, survivors demanded higher wages • More than 100 years to fully recover from the plague
Spiritual Crisis • Schism – split • 2-3 Popes ruling at the same time • John Wycliffe • Bible is the source of truth, not the Church • Translated the Bible into English • Don’t have to rely on the clergy
100 Years War • English rulers wanted to hold onto French lands • Control of the English Channel (waterway b/w Eng. & Fr.) • Early English Victories • Long Bow • France • Cannon
Joan of Arc • 17 year old peasant • God had sent her to save France • Source of inspiration • Captured – tried for witchcraft – burned at the stake • Martyr – dies for his/her beliefs
Impact of the war • English – relies more on Parliament • Increase in trading overseas • Crossbow & Cannon = end of castles & knights