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England was very unsanitary and was infested with insects, rats and all kinds of pests, because: * They didn't bathe regularly, (they felt they were growing a protective layer of skin). If they did bathe, the entire family bathed (one after the other) in the same tub of water. * They dumped dead bodies, animal and human wastes out in the street, * They ate spoiled and rotten food, * Animals (sheep, pigs, etc.) slept in the house with the family, * They killed all of the cats, under the mistaken impression that cats were either the helpers of witches or witches that had change into other forms. These cats could have cut down on the rats that infested England; these rats and other pests carried the fleas that brought the Plague to England and much of Europe.
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What were three affects of the Black Death on late medieval Europe?
It caused people to be more careful about hygiene. Socially, politically and economically it changed Europe.
Where in Europe did the Black Death Affect?
The Black Plague or Death affected all of Europe in 1347 to 1351.
When did black death disappear from Europe?
The black death disappeared from Europe about 150-400 years after it began.
How did European population become infected by the plague?
Black Death killed 75 to 200 million people. Population decreased by 30-60%.
What other effects did Europe have on Black Death positive or negative?
both positive and negative effects were there. It killed economy, but brought social changes.
Where did the first black death break out in Europe?
The first outbreak of the Black Death in Europe occurred in Messina, Sicily, in October 1347. It is believed that the disease was brought by Genoese traders returning from the Black Sea region, where the plague had already spread. The epidemic rapidly spread throughout Europe from this initial point, leading to devastating consequences across the continent.
How did the Black Death affect the economy?
Black Death almost killed half of Europe's population. It broke Europe economically and socially.
What did most immigrants die from?
Diseases that they were not immune to. Most diseases were brought to their colonies because of ships. The ships brought rats, bacteria, and other things without meaning to. Alot of people died in Europe because of the Black Plague. The black plague was a disease brought by rats brought by ships bringing cargo. The Black Plague is usually referred to as the Black Death.
What years did the Black Death sweep through Europe?
Black Death Plague swept death. In Europe at 1346 to 1353.
How did the Black Death affect the European economy?
Black Death almost killed half of Europe's population. It broke Europe economically and socially.
Who had the black death?
black death spread in Europe. black death killed 75 to 200 million people.
Where did the black death arrive?
The black death started around 1437 in Europe.
