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what were the causes of the Black Death, and why did it spread so quickly throughout Western Europe? Where was it most virulent? How did it affect European society?

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Quizlet : Overpopulation, economic depression, famine, and bad health weakened the population of Europe. This made them more vulnerable to the plague. It was carried by rats on trade roots. A victims sneezing and wheezing also spread it from person to person. It was most virulent in port areas. This had a bad effect on European society.

The Black Death had many bad effects on European society. It caused people to be more pessimistic and think about death more. The labor supply shrunk and a caused a decline in the value of a noble's estate. The prices of food fell because there was less demand. Also, the price of manufactured goods and other luxuries rose. The plague caused people to take extreme measures for remedies.

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Overpopulation, economic depression, famine, and bad health weakened the population of Europe. This made them more vulnerable to the plague. It was carried by rats on trade roots. A victims sneezing and wheezing also spread it from person to person.
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