The+Plague

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//The Plague, also known as the Black Death, is a disease that infects animals and humans that was caused by a bacteria called //Yersinia Pestis//.//

1. What is the Plague? 2. From what rodent was the plague caused? 3. Where did the Plague start, and who moved it West? 4. The victims would often die within ___ to ___ days. 5. There were many outbreaks of the Bubonic Plague, every time an outbreak occurred the theaters shut down. What major three dates did the closures occur? 6. Name two of the 7 symptoms of the Plague 7. Why was the Disease called the Black Death? 8. How was the Plague treated? 9. How was Shakespeare affected by the Plague? 10. What were two consequences of the Plague?
 * Study Guide:**

It is believed that the Plague originated in Asia, and moved west with the Mongol armies and traders. The Plague (in theory) started inside rats, but then spread into fleas. Millions of people died all over Europe. The number is said to be estimated at 75 million people, and approximately 80,000 people in London. People would usually died within two to four days after being bitten by the flea. There was some ways of treating the plague but it was not very useful most of the time. No doctor's advice, no medicine could overcome or alleviate this disease. Basically people just waited to die. Shakespeare was terrified of the plague. He lost all three of his sisters. Two of those were just infants. His most devastating lost was the loss of his son that was only 11 years old. The consequences of the Plague were far reaching in England. Prices and wages rose along with a greater value was placed on labour.

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