The Black Death began in the 1320s in Mongolia and spread through Asia and Europe by fleas on rats. It reached Europe in 1347 and killed over a third of the population by 1351. There were three main types: bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic. The plague had huge social and economic impacts, including a labor shortage and increased wages for peasants. It also led to changes in religious practices and a more individualistic society.

1. The Black DeathBy: Clarissa Funaki P.2

2. The Outbreak of the Black DeathThe Black Death started out by spreading in the early 1320s.

3. It was known as one of the most deadliest diseases in this time.

4. It was spread by fleas carried by rats and small rodents.

5. Everyday it was spread to one another more and more. Soon enough it spread so much, around 7,500 people were dying each day.How It Was Spread So FastPeople did not know of any diseases that were contagious in this time period.

6. Since the towns and cities were so close together and populated with a lot of people, it was easy to pass on the disease.

7. The people who handled the dead bodies, easily caught the disease because they did not protect themselves.

8. If one person in a family caught the disease, soon enough the whole family would have it.

9. It did not help that there were many rats that were infested with fleas, and the towns were dirty.The SymptomsThe symptoms of the plague were abnormal and crude.

10. It began by swelling up the skin, turning it red at first, hut then as it got worse it turned dark purple and even black. If blood became exposed, it would be black, thick, and have a nasty smell.