Famine of 1315
In 1315, England was faced with many difficult hardships one of which was hunger. This was caused by the Famine of 1315, which was a very difficult time where food ran scarce. Animals died because of pest, and swine could not be fed because of prices. Prices of food were high, and had quintupled in price since 1313. Furthermore, the land was completely oppressed. The hunger began in May and lasted until September. The hunger incited when summer rains were extremely heavy, so the grain was incapable of ripening. However, the hunger was mitigated, but began again towards Christmas. This was caused by breads lack of nourishment, so people remained hungry. Moreover, conditions were so bad that dogs were stolen and children were possibly eaten. England was on the verge of collapsing if the hunger did not end. The document discusses the negative effects of the Famine of 1315 on England, and how it had an impact on economics, religion, and the cultural standpoint of society.
The Famine of 1315 had a major impact on the economy in England. The economy was rattled when the hunger began. According to the document prices were extremely high, and people were progressing to theft and violence. Prices were so much …show more content…
The document discussed the negative impact the famine had on England, and all of the problems that occurred. Furthermore, the author of the document brings up the affects on England’s economics, religion, and cultural standpoint. The author’s audience is anyone interested in the famine or history of Europe in general. The famine played an important role that could have potentially affected everyone today. The famine occurred in the same time period as Joan of Arc, the fall of acres, and the black death; all of which had a direct involvement in the fate of England. Nonetheless, the famine rattled England causing religion, culture, and the economy to be changed in the
In 1315, England was faced with many difficult hardships one of which was hunger. This was caused by the Famine of 1315, which was a very difficult time where food ran scarce. Animals died because of pest, and swine could not be fed because of prices. Prices of food were high, and had quintupled in price since 1313. Furthermore, the land was completely oppressed. The hunger began in May and lasted until September. The hunger incited when summer rains were extremely heavy, so the grain was incapable of ripening. However, the hunger was mitigated, but began again towards Christmas. This was caused by breads lack of nourishment, so people remained hungry. Moreover, conditions were so bad that dogs were stolen and children were possibly eaten. England was on the verge of collapsing if the hunger did not end. The document discusses the negative effects of the Famine of 1315 on England, and how it had an impact on economics, religion, and the cultural standpoint of society.
The Famine of 1315 had a major impact on the economy in England. The economy was rattled when the hunger began. According to the document prices were extremely high, and people were progressing to theft and violence. Prices were so much …show more content…
The document discussed the negative impact the famine had on England, and all of the problems that occurred. Furthermore, the author of the document brings up the affects on England’s economics, religion, and cultural standpoint. The author’s audience is anyone interested in the famine or history of Europe in general. The famine played an important role that could have potentially affected everyone today. The famine occurred in the same time period as Joan of Arc, the fall of acres, and the black death; all of which had a direct involvement in the fate of England. Nonetheless, the famine rattled England causing religion, culture, and the economy to be changed in the