Causes of the Black Death Flashcards

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What did people think caused the black death?

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  • God- a punishment for doing wrong
  • Bad Air
  • Jews poisoning the wells
  • Contagion- a sick person coming into contact with a healthy person
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What really caused the Black Death?

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The oriental Rat Flea.

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