Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics, History, and Culture
Question 1 • Literacy and Comprehension B (WHS)
Think about the text below and predict why the disease was so rampant in the city and not in the remote areas. Explain as if you were adding supporting details.In 1348, the Black Death swept through Europe, including Ireland. The English and Normans, who lived primarily in the cities and towns, were the most affected. The Irish, on the other hand, dwelled in the more rural and remote areas, and were not as decimated by the disease. As a result, the Irish regained dominance of the island, and the English lost control by the end of the 15th century.
Answer
Answer:
The disease was probably worse in the cities because many people lived close together and had more contact with each other. Towns also had more trade, travelers, and crowded, less sanitary conditions, which helped the Black Death spread quickly. In remote rural areas, people were more isolated, so the disease had fewer chances to move from person to person.