Undoubtedly, the Black Plague is fatal and has ways of spreading at a rapid pace. According to research, the Black Death can kill a victim within five days of contracting …show more content…
Research illustrates the government’s transformation due to the death of so many people and ineffective government actions (What Political Effect Did the Black Death Have on the Middle Ages?). The death of many important officials leads to lack of rule throughout Europe. Most infected people of higher rank hide away until their deaths. As a result, there is a shift in power and small rulers gain more power and create nation states (What Political Effect Did the Black Death Have on the Middle Ages?). Studies conducted on this topic reveal that the government puts controls on certain goods in an attempt to slow the spread of the Black Death. However, most government actions throughout Europe prove to be ineffective. According to research, the economy in Europe inflates greatly because of the Bubonic Plague (Social and Economic Effects of the Plague). The amount of ill and deceased people leads to a labor shortage. In turn, the price of food items and goods dramatically increases (Social and Economic Effects of the Plague). The rise of prices causes extreme inflation in Europe’s economy. Inflation leads to peasant’s wages increasing in order to lure more into work (Social and Economic Effects of the Plague). Furthermore, society drastically changes in similar ways to the economy. Studies suggest that because peasants begin being paid more for work, they soon become unattached from their …show more content…
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