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What was the primary concern of the narrator after losing serfs to the illness?
What was the primary concern of the narrator after losing serfs to the illness?
- How to sustain the labor needed to run the farms (correct)
- How to find a new manor to live in
- How to maintain the manor's luxury
- How to keep the serfs from leaving
What action did the narrator take to address the labor shortage?
What action did the narrator take to address the labor shortage?
- Appealing to other manors for assistance
- Hiring outside workers for higher wages (correct)
- Closing the manor temporarily
- Reducing the wages of the remaining serfs
What economic impact did the labor shortage have on the narrator's estate?
What economic impact did the labor shortage have on the narrator's estate?
- It resulted in increased profits from outside workers
- It improved the reputation of the manor
- It caused a rapid loss of income due to higher wages (correct)
- It led to a decline in expenses due to fewer workers
What did the narrator attribute the suffering of the manor to?
What did the narrator attribute the suffering of the manor to?
What was the condition of the manor as described by the narrator?
What was the condition of the manor as described by the narrator?
What was the initial symptom reported by the bailiff regarding the serfs?
What was the initial symptom reported by the bailiff regarding the serfs?
How did the lord of the manor's wealth change due to the illness?
How did the lord of the manor's wealth change due to the illness?
What desperate measures did the priests and nuns attempt to cure the ill?
What desperate measures did the priests and nuns attempt to cure the ill?
What was a consequence for the surviving villagers amidst the illness outbreak?
What was a consequence for the surviving villagers amidst the illness outbreak?
What did the lord of the manor feel when he first saw the condition of his manor?
What did the lord of the manor feel when he first saw the condition of his manor?
What mental state did some villagers reportedly experience during the outbreak?
What mental state did some villagers reportedly experience during the outbreak?
What ultimately happened to several of the priests and nuns during the outbreak?
What ultimately happened to several of the priests and nuns during the outbreak?
What was a major impact of the Black Death on the lord's manor?
What was a major impact of the Black Death on the lord's manor?
Flashcards
What was the Black Death?
What was the Black Death?
The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, is a deadly disease that devastated Europe in the 14th Century. It is characterized by swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, and weakness, often leading to death within days.
How did the Black Death affect the feudal system?
How did the Black Death affect the feudal system?
The Black Death dramatically impacted the feudal system. As serfs succumbed to the plague, the labor force dwindled, leading to shortages and increased demand for workers. This resulted in higher wages, which strained the finances of landowners and created a shift in power dynamics.
Who did the Black Death affect?
Who did the Black Death affect?
The Black Death spread rapidly, affecting not only the peasant population but also the households of nobility. The text describes the narrator's wife and servants falling ill and dying, highlighting the widespread nature of the disease.
What was the impact of the Black Death?
What was the impact of the Black Death?
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How did the narrator view the Black Death?
How did the narrator view the Black Death?
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What caused the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death?
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What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
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Who was the 'Lord of the Manor'?
Who was the 'Lord of the Manor'?
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How did the Black Death affect the 'Lord of the Manor'?
How did the Black Death affect the 'Lord of the Manor'?
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How did the Black Death impact people's responses?
How did the Black Death impact people's responses?
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What did the Black Death reveal about medieval medicine?
What did the Black Death reveal about medieval medicine?
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Study Notes
Black Death Journal Entry
- Lord of the Manor, Lucy W, observes widespread death among serfs.
- Serfs, once employed in farming, show symptoms including dark patches on skin, lumps, and vomiting blood.
- Many serfs die; bodies pile up, and some villagers flee.
- Manor's food supply declines due to loss of workers and harvested crops.
- Lord is concerned about the manor's financial state and worker shortage.
- Priests and nuns try various treatments, but none are successful; many priests/nuns die.
Manor's Condition
- Manor house is filled with decaying corpses.
- Manor's inhabitants (servants) are ill and dying.
- Deceased bodies are littered across the grounds, blood-covered.
- The once-productive farming lands are now barren and useless.
- Villagers also show signs of the illness, leading to a major labor shortage; many flee.
Illness and Response
- Serfs begin to display symptoms and die within days.
- The illness is contagious, leading to a rapid spread across the manor and surrounding areas.
- There were no known cures.
- Workers/servants of the manor are being paid more to address the worker shortage.
- There is a major concern about the future of the manor's economy.
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