1. Chapter 15 Section 5 The Late Middle Ages

2. I. The Black Death (pgs. 554-556) A terrible plague, known as the Black Death swept through Europe during the 1300s, killing millions. A plague is a disease that spreads quickly and kills many people. Most scientists believe the Black Death was bubonic plague – a disease caused by a type of bacteria carried by fleas. The fleas infested black rats, which were everywhere during the Middle Ages.

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZy6XilXDZQ How Did The Black Death Spread?

4. The Black Death probably began somewhere in the Gobi Desert. It was able to spread quickly and to more places due to the increase in trade and shipping. The first outbreak took place in China in 1331, and again in 1353. It killed between 30 and 40 million people, cutting China’s population nearly in half. The Black Death appeared in Europe around 1346.

5. Symptoms of the Black Death

6. As many as 38 million Europeans – nearly one out of every two people – died of the Black Death between 1347 and 1351.

7. by Fredrick Morgan Ring a Ring O'Roses, A pocketful of Posies Atishoo! Atishoo! We all fall down! It is thought that this children's ditty originates from the time of the plague and explains what was perceived to happen One of the first symptoms of the plague was a ring of red (rose) coloured spots A posy of herbs was meant to protect against the disease The victim sneezes and falls down (dead)

8. Effects of the Black Death in Europe Like the Crusades, the plague helped to weaken the feudal system and change European society. The death of so many people turned the economy upside down. Trade declined, food prices fell, wages for workers increased, peasants/serfs gained more rights.

9. II. A Troubled Continent (pgs. 557 – 558)

10. The Hundred Year’s War The Hundred Year’s War was fought between England and France over a period of more than a hundred years, from 1337-1453. The French were angered when the English king, Edward III, declared himself king of France. The English had several early victories. The French finally defeated the English in 1453.

11. Military Advantages Britain Advanced weapons –Longbow Engaged in profitable raids –Take what you can and get out. Avoided pitched battles France More populous –In many battles, twice as many French as there were English More money –More money equals more resources to distribute.

12. Who Was Joan of Arc? Jeanne d’ Arc, better known as Joan of Arc, was born in France in 1412. At the age of 13, she began having visions of saints who she said urged her to free France. Joan was able to meet Charles VII, the prince who ruled southern France. Impressed with her faith and dedication, Charles let Joan go with the French army to Orleans (awr-lay-ahn).

13. Joan was an inspiration to the French troops who believed that God was on their side. With Joan by his side, Charles was declared king of France. Joan was captured by the English and charged with heresy and improper dress. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on May 30, 1431.

14. The Hundred Years’ War took a toll on both the English and the French. A civil war broke out in England called the War of the Roses amongst the nobles over who should be king. Henry Tudor, became King Henry VII.

15. Spain and Portugal Fight the Muslims During the Middle Ages, Muslims ruled most of Spain and Portugal. In 1469 Princess Isabella of Castile married Prince Ferdinand of Aragon and eventually became the king and queen of Spain. They wanted all of Spain to be Catholic and set up the Spanish Inquisition that tried and tortured Jews and Muslims for heresy. The king and queen told Jews and Muslims that they must convert to Christianity, or leave Spain.