The Black Death The Black Death was one of the most severe epidemics in human history. It took place in Europe from 1347 to 1351. This plague killed entire families at a time and destroyed many villages. This disease wiped out anything that was in its path. The Black Death took a devastating toll on human life, but at the same time played a major role in shaping European life in the years that followed. I feel …showed first 75 words of 858 total…

…showed last 75 words of 858 total…themselves and start over again in cities. In addition to better work opportunities, survivors of the plague had a surplus of material goods. Since so many people who died from this disease were left alone, many of their valuables were left behind. Some had left behind entire estates and other important belongings. These goods of the dead were mostly available through inheritance. Through these factors, Europe experienced an overall rise in its standard of living.