Black Death And The Peasant Revolts

The Black Death caused the death of the Pope in 1358, leading to widespread divisions within the Church that lasted for decades.

The Black Death decimated the noble class, forcing peasants to fend for themselves without a reliable source of income.

The Black Death created a severe labor shortage throughout Europe, resulting in overworked peasants who subsequently rebelled against their lords.

The massive loss of life caused a labor shortage that increased peasant wages, making them unwilling to surrender their newfound economic freedom.