What Was the Black Death?
7. What Were the Effects of the Black Death on Society?
In addition to the major loss of life and suffering, the Black Death caused major economic problems in every country it touched. Many land and business owners experienced labor shortages. Some wars were stalled due to the pandemic.
Anti-Semitic sentiments increased in parts of Europe as many blamed the Jews for the disease, leading to the death of many Jews due to mob violence. Many of these beliefs originated from ideas that the plague was a punishment from God. This led to flagellant processions, where people would beat themselves as a form of penance to receive forgiveness.
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