Bubonic Plague In Medieval England

The middle ages were also known as the dark ages in England. The life in medieval England was dominated by the feudal system. Many rules and beliefs caused controversy, even things that were unexpected like the bacteria borne diseases took a toll on the medieval life and its people. The Black Death, The first Barons War and The Medieval Church are all responsible for greatly contributing to Britain during The Middle Ages.
The Black Death was a deadly illness the spread through medieval England and even further, it wiped out half of the population and left people to die in the streets. According to “Express Britain”, “the black death is a bacteria borne disease from a bacteria called Yersinia pestis”. The bacteria Yersinia pestis was carried by the blood of wild black rats, also known as the ship rat. The infected rats would die but most of their fleas would live and infect more rats. Once a person is infected skin sores appear that often turn into black scabs. “The most common form of the black death is the bubonic plague”, said “drugs.com”. The bubonic plague gets its name from the swollen lymph nodes caused by the infection. The swollen nodes are known as “buboes” and they are very painful, swollen and red. “Express Britain” stated that “the infection takes three to
“In October 1216 retreating from the French, john lost all of his supplies and treasures”. King John was already ill. By this time and he soon died shortly afterwards. The Magna Carta had a big impact of history. It gave faith and hope to other colonies who were being treated unfairly and also gave rulers less allowance to abuse power. The Magna Carta was also used in the 17th century against King Charles he 1st while he was attempting to increase his power. The baron’s war had a big impact on history by introducing the Magna Carta, this was a time when people stood up for their rights and demanded