Ariel restituyo
Ms.russo
History essay
2/26/2013
Their are many theories as to why the bubonic plague was commenced, but facts are the only answers to this type of question. The bubonic plague was a very feared disease with unknown cures, treatments, transmission, etc. The very feared bubonic plague killed one-third of Europe's huge population. The death of these Europeans were caused at the burial of relatives, and loved ones. In retrospect, the bubonic plague has many beginnings, and endings. As seen in the picture in document 1 part A, the bubonic plague was thought to be spread from Mongolia. Mongolia is said to be the origin of the bubonic plague, and was spread due to trade routes that started from Mongolia, and headed towards Europe. The bubonic plague is the biggest tragedy that ever hit Europe. The bubonic plague as seen in document 2 caused family, and lovers to abandon one another for their own precautions. "This scourge had implanted so great a terror in the hearts of men and women that brothers abandoned brothers, uncles their nephews, sisters their brothers, and in many cases wives deserted their husbands". The biggest humanoid population to get hit by the bubonic plague were children. Found in document 2 once again, children had no parents to look after them, which caused infants to die in just. Few days of catching the terrible disease. As seen in the picture of document 4 the spread of the bubonic plague was due to the Black Sea. The Black Sea was the main trade route from North Africa, Asia, and Europe. In other words, the communication and interaction between these continents cause the bubonic plague to transfer from one vessel to another. In document 4, it was confirmed that the bubonic plague was confined in Europe in 1347. In other words, the bubonic plague was mainly striking Europe's population, and was the main cause of the European's death at the time. The bubonic plague affected not only its bearer, but the bubonic plague affected social, political, religious, and economic life. As seen in document 5 "A Nursery Rhyme" the bubonic plague affected
The Bubonic Plague Logan E Lewis The Bubonic Plague, also known as the Black Death, first occurred during the early 1330’s in Europe. It was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. The plague circulates mainly among small rodents and their fleas. They are affected with the bacteria called Yersinia Pestis. Fleas carry it in the blood that they suck, from a rodent or human. Back then, nobody knew the actual cause of this horrible outbreak and most people who got it died within…
In 1348 the plague became viral. It was the worst more devastating natural catastrophe to have ever hit Eurasia. The Black Death killed millions of people. The reasons for this sudden outbreak of the plague is thought to have been caused by the cold spell Eurasia experienced or by fleas biting the rats and transferring the disease by biting the humans. Starting in the 1320s the disease started to break out. It was less widespread and less frequent but it was still unusual and unknown. People…
an outbreak of the deadly bubonic plague. The plague has been reported in 112 districts in the past month as of December 20th. The inmates, in the rat infested Jails are most at risk because of the dirty, overcrowded environment. Christopher Rogier, of the Pasteur Institute, which fights pandemics in poorer countries, said: "If the plague gets into prisons there could be a sort of atomic explosion of plague within the town. The prison walls will never prevent the plague from getting out and invading…
from the bubonic plague. This disease, which killed 35 million Asians, was brought to Europe by ships coming back from China. Rats traveled on the ships. Fleas living on the blood of these infected rats transferred the disease to people. Lymph nodes swelled and burst and the skin turned a dark gray color. Medicinal care and cleanliness were lacking. Superstition ruled. The early part of this time is called the Dark Ages superstition is a very strong force bubonic plague kills about…
The Bubonic Plague Although Europe has recovered from the deadly black plague, which struck during the 15th and 16th centuries, it was a tragic time to be alive. England faced many issues related to the disease, including the crumbling society, definite religious views, and negligence in regards to other people’s lives. The corruption of society in England during this time was the product of multiple factors. Many students didn’t want to attend school for fear of becoming ill. A schoolmaster…
The Bubonic Plague or "Black Death" was a fatal disease spread by fleas which lived on rats and humans. This plague started in Asia and traveled to Europe by rat-infested Italian ships trading goods across the Mediterranean Sea. The plague caused a staggering loss of life, with a death rate between 25 to 65% amongst different cities. In this paper I will use my class notes and other references to discuss the effects The Bubonic Plaque on the economy and religion of Eurasia along with what the disease…
The Black Plague In the mid-1300s a devastating pandemic spread across Europe and decimated over one third of the population. The bacterium Yersinia pestis first infected black rats and then transmitted the infection to humans by fleabites. The plague that swept the continent is known as Black Death or Black Plague. The name came several centuries after its visitation (Benedictow 42). The contagion swept across Europe by way of roads and vessels. Millions of people died within just a few years (Weise)…
Bubonic plague terror Plague is an infectious disease of humans,and rodentsBubonic plague is one form of plague. Bubonic plague is caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. These bacteria are found mainly in rodents, particularly rats, and in the fleas that feed on them. Other animals and humans usually contract the bacteria from rodent or flea bites. Usually, bubonic plague is spread by being bitten by an infected flea or rodent. In rare cases, Yersinia pestis bacteria that is present on a piece…
about and responses to the Bubonic plague and similar epidemic diseases; the beliefs were generally cultural (related to their religion or traditional medicinal beliefs) or political (what the government or leadership believed); and the reactions were generally cultural (related to their religion or medicinal practices) or social (related to their status or job). Documents 2, 3, 4, and 5 can be used to show the beliefs that people had about the Bubonic Plague. This can be shown in their…
bacteria that causes plague) is often found in animals such as rats and prairie dogs. Bubonic plague transmission usually occurs through bites from infected rodent fleas, direct contact with infected tissue or bodily fluids, or inhaling infected droplets. Fleas Fleas Between 1900 and 2010, 999 confirmed or probable human plague cases occurred in the United States. Over 80% of United States plague cases have been the bubonic form. In recent decades, an average of seven human plague cases have been…
