Black Death

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The Black Death was a epidemic (a disease that goes over a large area) that killed millions of people in Old World during the Middle Ages. It started in Europe in 1347, and lasted until 1351. Almost one out of every three people in Europe got the disease and died. Many people now think the disease was the bubonic plague, which was spread by fleas that were carried by rats. It spread all over Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia. It caused swelling on the neck, groin, and under the arms. People were in pain and then they died a horrible death.The symtoms could be seen 3-7 days after being infected.

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