What was the Black Death?

Introduction

Students will discover information surrounding the Black Death. Students will investigate the social and economic effects of its spread throughout Asia and Europe. Students will also discuss how it affected the growth of a modern economy.

Learning Objectives

• Students will describe the Black Death and examine its path across Asia and Europe.
• Students will describe the social and economic effects of the spread of the Black Death.
• Students will evaluate how the Black Death affected the emergence of a modern economy.

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