english economy 1450-1471 Flashcards
1
Q
what did the black death cause?
A
less populous settlements and people
decreased farming and agricultural/overall productions
decreased trade prices + rent
2
Q
what was the great buillion famine and why did it affect trade?
A
a shortage of silver coins in pan europe - not enough credit or money needed for trade
3
Q
what was the impact of the great recession
A
widespread impact in north and south
increased prices of everyday things eg wine and rabbit prices
4
Q
how did trade somewhat improve?
A
commercialised farming and increased cotton trade but still very limited/contracting
