The Black Death and its consequences
Learn The Black Death and its consequences for Years 7–9 pupils (ages 11–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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The Black Death reached England in 1348 and killed roughly a third to a half of the population within a few years.
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With so many dead, surviving labourers were scarce, so they could demand higher wages and better conditions.
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Roughly what proportion of England's population died?
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Attempts to hold wages down caused resentment, contributing to the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
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The chain runs: plague → fewer workers → higher wages demanded → laws to stop them → resentment → revolt. Each link is causal, not coincidental.
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Why did the Peasants' Revolt happen in 1381?
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Why did wages rise after the Black Death?
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Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.