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The Bubonic Plague

The Bubonic Plague. The Black Plague. Hit Europe in 1348 14 th century Carried by ships throughout Europe Rats infested the goods on board Fleas on the rats spread the plague to humans. Details. Plague occurs in 3 forms Pneumonic Phase Attacks the lungs

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The Bubonic Plague

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  1. The Bubonic Plague

  2. The Black Plague • Hit Europe in 1348 • 14th century • Carried by ships throughout Europe • Rats infested the goods on board • Fleas on the rats spread the plague to humans

  3. Details • Plague occurs in 3 forms • Pneumonic Phase • Attacks the lungs • Causes coughing, sneezing, chest pain and blood in the lungs • Septicemic Phase • Rarest • Travels through the blood stream • Black spots appear beneath the skin • Causes choking on blood and excruciating death • Bubonic Phase • Most common • Swellings in the neck, armpits, groin • Headaches, Weakness, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, and Delirium

  4. Stopping the Plague • Face coverings • Leeching, Pomanders and other “cures” • Flagellants • Self-inflicted penance for sins • Anti-Semitism • Blamed Jews for God’s unhappiness • Attacks on Jewish communities Plague Witch

  5. Results • Killed approximately 75-200 million people in Europe • Estimated that 45-50% of Europe’s population died during the 4 year period • This varied from country to country • 20% of England and Germany’s population • 75-80% Italy and Southern France and Spain’s population • 40% of Egypt’s population

  6. Effects • Weakened the Church • Loss of Clergy • Loss of faith • Weakened Nobility • Loss of Manorial • Labor shortage • Led to call for wages • Serfs fleeing towns • Brings about the end of the Middle Ages

  7. Connection to Today • Immunity to HIV virus • Recent studies have shown that Plague survivors may have immunity to the HIV AIDS virus • The Bubonic Plague takes over white blood cells and affects the lymph node system • HIV works similarly • Those that were able to survive Plague virus have a gene that makes them resistant to HIV as well

  8. Mix, Freeze, Pair • Read “The Signs of Impending Death” • When instructed to Mix, begin to walk around the room • When told to Freeze, stop and look for someone to partner up with • After stopping, Pair up with someone and discuss the question asked over each section

  9. The Signs of Impending Death • Why was the Bubonic Plague so deadly? • Why wasn’t it treatable? • Why did so many people die?

  10. Varying Reactions to Disaster • What were some reactions to the plague? • How did people cope with the devestation?

  11. The Breakdown of Social Order • What caused the breakdown? • With the loss of peasants what other problems would arise?

  12. Mass Burials • What could be a problem with leaving the dead in the street? • How did the plague affect burials?

  13. Reflection • Write a half page: • The Plague has hit your city, you can stay and help your friends or family or flee. What do you decide and why? • Write in complete sentences • Turn in before the end of class

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