The Black Death
By: Lourdes Largin
The Black Plague Spreads
People thought that the plague started in central Asia, possibly in China. Then it spread throughout China, India, and on to Near East, and Europe. The disease traveled through from central Asia to the Black Sea and along Silk Road. It was probably carried to Italy by rats that were hidden in the boats. It spread through the continent if Europe and on to England.
The Black Plauge
The Black Plague ha very harsh results. Symptoms of the plague were a fever, vomiting, fierce coughing and sneezing fits. Also egg-sized swelling or bumps.The bacteria that had the disease/ carried it were fleas. When the rats died the fleas went to other animals and people. The plague took a big toll on the population.