Black Death Or The Plague

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Black Death, or The Plague is an important part of how our world is today. The Plague came from the east and reached the shores of Italy in 1348. The Plague was responsible for many things good and bad. Although it was terrible and frightening it did change some things for the better. It was meaningful because it has prepared the world for other epidemics and outbreaks, significantly reduced the population, and has resulted in large changes to society. (Eyewitness)

The Plague was important in making the world more prepared for other outbreaks of disease. There are global efforts to keep The Plague eradicated and away from the people. It spreads by infected fleas attaching themselves to rats then to humans. There are three forms

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