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