Ashley Lindeman
Mrs.Barozie/ Ms.Irvine
English 7
19 April 2017
Bubonic Plague
What is a plague? A plague is a contagious disease caused by a bacterium named “Yersinia Pestis” that can affect a large population. Plagues can come from a wide variety of animal species. The Bubonic Plague was also known as The Black Death. This plague was spread by bacteria infested fleas attached to rodents. There are different kinds of plagues that have been spread around. The Bubonic plague was the most common type of plague compared to the other kinds. This plague can affect any living animal at any age.
The bubonic plague has spread worldwide in the fourteenth century. The plague infected the majority of the world, especially Europe. This plague