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The Black Death: A Medieval Plague's Devastating Impact on Europe

Explore the catastrophic effects of the Black Death in Europe during the Middle Ages. Discover the path of the plague, its culprits, various forms, and widespread impact on society. Uncover theories of its spread and strategies to combat the deadly disease. Learn about the gruesome realities of the bubonic, pneumonic, and septicaemic forms, as well as the attempts to control and prevent its spread, including quack doctors and medieval remedies. Delve into the macabre aspects of death in art and the lasting repercussions on European society and economy.

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The Black Death: A Medieval Plague's Devastating Impact on Europe

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  1. The Black Death Black Plague hits Europe Produced by Mr. Markowski

  2. “Ring Around the Rosies”: A Plague Chant!!!! • Ring around the rosies • A pocket full of posies • Achoo! Achoo! • We all fall down.

  3. Medieval Artist’s Painting of the Plague

  4. Disaster Strikes • Estimated population of Europe from 1000 to 1352. • 1000 38 million • 1100 48 million • 1200 59 million • 1300 70 million • 1347 75 million • 1352 50 million

  5. Path of the Plague

  6. The Culprits

  7. Black Rats brought the plague from Asia

  8. Fleas on Rats Carried the Plague

  9. The Plague Cycle

  10. The Plague Struck All Social Levels

  11. Three Types of Plague • Bubonic--most common; last about 1 week • Pneumonic--infected lungs; last about 2 days • Septicaemic--gets into bloodstream; last just hours

  12. Bubonic Plague • Most common form • Buboes = enlarged lymphatic glands • Fever, vomiting, headaches, etc. • 1-7 days to appear • Mortality rate: 30-75%

  13. Buboes

  14. Pneumonic Form • Second most common • Infected the lungs • Coughing up blood • Mortality Rate: 90-95%

  15. Medieval Art & the Plague Bring out your dead!

  16. Septicaemic Form • Most rare form • Blood directly infected • Skin turns deep purple or black; high fever • Die same day you get it • Mortality Rate: close to 100%

  17. Theories on How the Plague Spread • Religious Theory: God spread it as punishment • Death From Space Theory: Earth passed through a space cloud • Trade Route Theory: started on the coasts and spread inland

  18. Fighting the Plague • Clean up • Isolate the Sick & the Dead • “Religious” Remedies • “Medical” Remedies • “Escape” to the Countryside

  19. Attempts to Stop the Plague Flagellanti:Self-inflicted “penance” for our sins!

  20. Attempts to Stop the Plague Pogramsagainst the Jews “Golden Circle” obligatory badge “Jew” hat

  21. Medieval Medicine

  22. Plague “Doctor”

  23. Quack! Quack!

  24. Death Triumphant !:A Major Artistic Theme

  25. Early Germ Warfare • Bodies of Plague victims were catapulted into enemy camps to spread the disease

  26. The Dance of Death

  27. Plague Outbreaks Occur Until 1670

  28. Results of the Black Death on Europe • At least 1/3 of the population of Europe was dead by 1350 (more outbreaks occur until 1670 but never as severe) • Economic Problems: Feudal System failing • Example: What happens when # of workers goes down? • Peasant Revolts

  29. Population Chart of Europe: 1000-1700

  30. Why did the Black Plague vanish by 1670? • Better housing and hygiene • Brown rats overrun the Black rats • New bacteria gives some immunity

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