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What really caused the
Black Death?

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The Black Death is believed to have been the result of plague, an infectious fever caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The disease was likely transmitted from rodents to humans by the bite of infected fleas. Hope this helps
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Answer: The Black Death is believed to have been the result of plague.

Explanation: The disease was likely transmitted from rodents to humans by the bite of infected fleas.

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