The Late Medieval Era saw widespread famine and plague that devastated the European population. The Black Death bubonic plague arrived from Asia between 1348-1350 and killed approximately one-third of Europeans as fleas on rats spread the disease. Political conflicts also arose such as the Great Schism between the Pope and French king over their powers, and the Hundred Years War between France and England from 1337-1453 over disputed land that eventually resulted in a French victory.

1. Late Medieval Era

2. • Great Famine
– “little ice age”
– Shorter growing season
– Food shortages
– Higher susceptibility to sickness
– Life expectancy of 30

3. • The Black Death
– “Bubonic Plague”
– Likely from Orient
– In Europe between 1348-
1350
– Carried by fleas on rats
– Kills 1/3 of population
– Life expectancy of 17

5. Great Schism
• Begins with Pope
Boniface VIII and
King Philip IV of
France
• Pope’s were over
kings
• Philip challenges this
• Becomes France
versus England

6. Hundred Years War
• Between France and
England
• From 1337-1453
• Fighting over disputed land
• French eventually win and
reclaim land