How Did The Black Death Affect European Society
During 1334, The Black Death hit China and begins to spread to Europe infecting 60% of the population. At this time soldiers were traveling by ships and trade was the major source of the economy. Transportation began to evolve and ships were a new and evolved way or transporting goods and people. Although, this new way of transportation was great for Europe, it was horrible for spreading the disease. The prevalence of the Black Death is known to have changed society in European countries. The increasing number of deaths and spread of the disease began to have a huge impact on Europe politically, socially, religiously, and economically.
The Black Death originated in China and was spread by the Silk Road or by ships and was estimated to have …show more content…
Traders began to flee, taking the plague by ship into Europe (saylor.org).
Also, National Geographic stated in a video “ it was obvious that the disease followed the trade route, exporting the disease” (National Geographic).
The prevalence of Black Death began to rise in Europe, infecting millions of people. The Black Death had a huge impact on European countries and the
population as a whole. This made it difficult for Europe’s population to recover. The
Travis
2 economy began to decline because no one was wanting or capable of going out and spending money because they knew they were going to die. Also, trade was restricted due to the spread of disease coming from ships, which, was the main source of trade of goods (saylor.org). This resulted in decline in the economy because no one wanted to trade or was able to because they were either scared of contracting the disease or because there wasn’t anyone to work due to illness or death. Considering that Europe is the center of religious practices, religion was very important for everyone. Individuals who had contacted the disease were going to the priest and monks requesting a prayer. Since priests and monks weren’t living in isolated areas, they were hit especially hit hard because they wanted to reach
The Black Death originated in China and was spread by the Silk Road or by ships and was estimated to have …show more content…
Traders began to flee, taking the plague by ship into Europe (saylor.org).
Also, National Geographic stated in a video “ it was obvious that the disease followed the trade route, exporting the disease” (National Geographic).
The prevalence of Black Death began to rise in Europe, infecting millions of people. The Black Death had a huge impact on European countries and the
population as a whole. This made it difficult for Europe’s population to recover. The
Travis
2 economy began to decline because no one was wanting or capable of going out and spending money because they knew they were going to die. Also, trade was restricted due to the spread of disease coming from ships, which, was the main source of trade of goods (saylor.org). This resulted in decline in the economy because no one wanted to trade or was able to because they were either scared of contracting the disease or because there wasn’t anyone to work due to illness or death. Considering that Europe is the center of religious practices, religion was very important for everyone. Individuals who had contacted the disease were going to the priest and monks requesting a prayer. Since priests and monks weren’t living in isolated areas, they were hit especially hit hard because they wanted to reach