The Consequences of the Black Death
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the consequences of the Black Death in medieval and early modern England.
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The Consequences of the Black Death
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Source Analysis: The Impact of the Black Death
Source A: A Town Crier's Report
"Since the arrival of the plague, the streets are filled with sorrow. Many families have lost their members, and the economy has slowed. Shops are closing, and farmers struggle to harvest their crops. The towns have become quieter, and the fear is felt everywhere. The disease has brought great suffering and change to our land." Provenance: An anonymous town crier in England, 1349, handwritten report.
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Explain what Source A says about the effects of the Black Death on society and the economy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the purpose of the town crier's report with other types of sources about the Black Death. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
How reliable is Source A as evidence of the Black Death's impact? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Outline what the Black Death's consequences were for the social structure in England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse how the Black Death changed economic activities in medieval England. (8 marks)
[8 marks]6.
Compare the perspectives of the town crier's report and a historian's view on the Black Death's consequences. (8 marks)
[8 marks]7.
Explain why the Black Death led to changes in laws and policies in England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Summarise the main consequences of the Black Death as shown in this source. (4 marks)
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