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Black Death

In the early 1300’s, there was a gigantic decline of population. This was caused by a plague. A horrible plague. This was known as the Black Death. It was the most deadly thing around back then, and it was a very disgusting plague.
The Black Death began in Asia and China, and very quickly spread across the world to Europe. It started on returning ships and traveling vessels that carry loads of spices. On the vessels, were rats and mice that had been diagnosed with this deadly plague. They had gotten it from ticks and fleas (ASTDHPPHE).
Once you are bitten by one of these ticks and fleas, you would not notice, because in the early 1300’s they were completely oblivious about the fact that they could get sick from germs and bites. Once bitten by a flea or tick with the Black Death, they would inject bacteria into your body through the bite. This bacteria would then multiply in the stomach, and eventually within hours and days, would clog the digestive system.
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Posted by: Sean Wilson

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