Social and Economic Effects of the Black Death

How much of Europe's population was eliminated because of the Black Death?

30-60%

What is the other name for the Bubonic Plague?

Black Death

What does "increased religious intolerance" mean?

Jews were often persecuted

What is a plague?

an infectious disease with a high mortality rate

The high death rate led to the eventual end of _________.

feudalism

Why did wages increase?

fewer people were available to work, which meant employers had to offer higher pay to attract potential workers

Why did prices increase?

fewer workers meant that fewer products were available, so more was charged for products

What does "increased physical mobility" mean?

many people moved away from their manors to find jobs

What does "growth of cities" mean?

many people were moving to cities to find jobs

What does "increased social mobility" mean?

people can change social classes - they are no longer "locked" for generations into the same social classes as their ancestors

What was the result of having fewer workers?

serfs could demand higher wages

What are the two categories of effects of the Black Death?

social and economic