History 2401E Lecture : Popular Uprising in the Later Middle Ages

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Economic and social consequences of the black death. Number of fatalities destroyed agricultural business and severed trade productions. Loss of draft animals meant that starting agriculture business again would be difficult. 1343-50: european commercial life halted: after wave of death passed, spiral of inflation and recession occurred, survivors could not demand higher wages because there was a shortage of labour. Deduction in population meant drastic demand for things fell. Rent could be lower because landlords need people to rent land to. 1/3 to of population had died after plague. Blessing and a curse for those who survived the black death. Workers blamed for being responsible for bringing back economy. Government froze wages and prices: brought about revolts. Increase in class consciousness: world had a structure where people have particular roles to play. Increase in dissatisfaction in social responsibility and social place. Peasants hope for a better life were repressed. Attempted to lower wages and raise cloth price.

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