Question

List three factors that led to the rapid spread of the plague in Western Europe. (You may use bullets)

Answer 1

The rapid spread of the plague in Western Europe was caused by weakened immune systems due to an economic crisis, the movement of small rodents carrying infected fleas, and the spread of the disease through trade routes.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The economic crisis and falling standards of living caused by population growth and agricultural decline weakened immune systems.
2. The spread of the plague was facilitated by the movement of small rodents, such as rats, which carried infected fleas.
3. Trade routes, such as the Silk Road, allowed for the rapid spread of the plague across Europe.