HIST 1003 Lecture Notes - Bubonic Plague, Johann Tetzel, John Wycliffe
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The population increased during this time because the crops were prosperous which meant more food. Of all children died before the age of 5. Difficult to cultivate animals; sheep were the size of cocker spaniels. Small animals = small manure = little fertilization = smalls crops = less food. Only 40% of peasants could sign their name which means the other 40% were not able to read (does not mean they were stupid, just illiterate) Two key words that indicate modern times: transportation and. 3 levels of people (15% of the population): Journeymen would travel and look for places in need of their craft; they would attempt to master their craft in attempt from the guild to open shop and create their own masterpiece. Highest: bourgeoisie (town-dwellers; in french bourg means town) Lawyers, doctors, officials, professors(theology), banking, merchant enterprise (spices because they were light and cheap to transport) Other 5% of the population was the elite, nobles, and rulers.
