Question

What was the Black Death, and when did it first arrive in England?

• A. A devastating plague in 1348
• B. A terrible famine in 1348
• C. A series of volcanic eruptions in 1348
• D. A widespread influenza outbreak in 1348

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A devastating plague in 1348

• The Black Death was a form of bubonic plague, reaching England in 1348.

• It wiped out about 40% of the population, causing widespread fear, labor shortages, and deep social and economic shifts.