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- - - - its started in the early 14th century 1347
  - - - The Black Death arrived in Europe in 1347 and quickly spread throughout the continent.
      - The disease killed an estimated 25 million people in Europe, which was about one-third of the population at the time.
      - The disease was highly contagious and easily spread through fleas that infested rats.
      - The symptoms of the disease included fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes, and it could be fatal within days.
      - The Black Death caused social and economic upheaval, as the loss of so many people led to labor shortages and higher wages for workers.
      - Some people believed that the Black Death was a punishment from God and engaged in self-flagellation and other extreme practices in an attempt to atone for their sins.
      - The Black Death led to advances in medicine, as doctors and scientists sought ways to prevent and treat the disease.
      - The plague recurred in Europe several times over the following centuries, but never again with the same devastating impact as the first outbreak.
- - - - Loss of Life: The massive loss of life caused by the Black Death left many communities devastated and struggling to cope. Entire families and villages were wiped out, and survivors were often left traumatized and struggling with grief.
      - Social Mobility: The labor shortages caused by the Black Death created new opportunities for social mobility, as workers were able to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Some peasants were able to buy their freedom and become skilled craftsmen or merchants, while others were able to acquire land and become independent farmers.
      - Religious Beliefs: The Black Death caused many people to question their religious beliefs and to look for answers and explanations for the suffering that they were experiencing. Some turned to extreme forms of religious devotion, such as flagellation or self-mortification, while others became more skeptical and critical of the Church.
      - Fear and Suspicion: The fear and suspicion caused by the Black Death led to the scapegoating and persecution of minority groups, such as Jews and lepers. Many people believed that these groups were responsible for spreading the disease and took violent action against them.
      - Changes in Art and Literature: The Black Death had a profound impact on art and literature, inspiring new forms of expression that reflected the anxieties and fears of the time. Many works of art and literature from this period focus on themes of death and mortality, and often feature images of skeletons, skulls, and other symbols of decay and decay.
      - Overall, the Black Death caused significant social upheaval and changed the way that people thought about themselves and their place in the world. It also had a lasting impact on the development of art, literature, and other forms of cultural expression.