The document summarizes the Black Plague that ravaged Europe in the 1300s. It describes the disease and how it followed trade routes to spread from the Black Sea to Sicily and then northward. Within 5 years, over a third of Europe's population was wiped out by the plague. Doctors at the time did not understand the disease and treatments included bloodletting and magic. The plague was blamed on punishment from God, witchcraft, and Jews poisoning wells. It led to widespread persecution, including massacres of Jews. The plague contributed to the decline of feudalism and outcome of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

1. Europeand the Black PlagueKnight of DeathLimbourg Brothers

2. The Bubonic PlagueA contagious, often fatal epidemic disease caused by bacteria, transmitted from person to person or by the bite of fleas from an infected rodent, especially a rat, and characterized by chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of buboes.Source: www.answers.com

4. About “The Plague”Ravaged Europe throughout 1300sFollowed trade routes (Black Sea Sicily Northward)In 5 year’s time, wiped out over 1/3 of Europe’s population

6. Medicine & The PlagueIgnorance & lack of technology Doctors = barbersSuspected causesFoul airPosition of planetsAngry GodTreatmentsBlood-letting (bleeding) to expel “bad blood”Magic

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10. Persecution & The PlagueCauses: Effects:Punishment from God flagellates

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12. Persecution & The PlagueCauses: Effects:Punishment from God flagellatesWitchcraft/sorcery turned to such practices for protection

13. Persecution & The PlagueCauses: Effects:Punishment from God flagellatesWitchcraft/sorcery turned to such practices for protection Jews poisoning wells massacred Jews

14. The Cooper’s DanceBeginning shortly after Munich's plague in the 15th century, the coopers (a person who makes a living building beer barrels or kegs) originally began performing the dance in an attempt to lift the spirits of the frightened people by tempting them out of their homes once the plague was over. This dance is still performed by coopers only and is characterized by the stomping of the feet and slapping knees, thighs and boots to the rhythm of the music. Still lifting the spirits of millions, the Schaffler Tanz is most likely the last genuine guild dance in Europe.Source: Caprio, Powe & Alonso, “Borderlands” at www.epcc.eduu

15. Check It Out: Schafflertanz (3:30)

16. Long-term Effects of the PlagueDecline of feudalismSerfs fled to citiesManorial lords now had to payOutcome of Hundred Years’ WarEngland vs. France (1340-1450)Based on what you know about the Plague, discuss with your neighbor who you think won the war and why. Be sure to consider the route of the Plague.

18. Other Important EventsGolden Bull (1356)Charles IV vs. Pope/Catholic ChurchNotable Impact: weakened power of emperorsEmergence of Austrian HabsburgsAssumed crown - 1438Built power via conquests & strategic marriagesNotable Impact: Became most powerful dynasty in Europe

19. Other Important Events (cont.)The Great Schism2 Popes Avignon (France)Rome (Italy)Notable Impact: people began to question the Church & the Church’s power began to decline

20. The Great Schism1294 - Unam Sanctum: Pope Boniface VIII responded with decree reasserting pope’s power over earthly kings.Emperor Philip IV (France)Decree: Clergy must pay taxes.Phil accused Boni of heresy & stealing from Church. Sent minions to Boni’s summer home & beat the bejeebers out of him.French kings controlled papacy for 70 years = BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY1309 - Boni died, Phil had Clement V elected Pope & moved the papacy to Avignon, France1377 - Rome elected an Italian pope & France elected a French pope. The split remained until 1417 = GREAT SCHISM

21. HomeworkDue next class period:The Black Death in Paris WorksheetRead and answer questions 1-3 COMPLETELY