AP World History Jun. 2014 | Page 2

BREAKING NEWS

BLACK PLAGUE ENDS IN 1349 AFTER ASIA AND EUROPE CLOSE ALL TRADING PORTS AND ROUTES.

In the months following the official closing of Asian and European shipping ports, the Black Plague (a disease caused by the bacillus bacteria that began in the 1340s and reached Europe by 1348) has ended. Peasants and wealthy men alike rejoice as their sins have been forgiven by God. Feudal estates have resumed farming, creating a surpluss of food throughout the continent.

"God's punishment is over. Our faith in the papacy has been restored".

-London peasant