Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
A.
Most of the remaining European population were peasants.
B.
The Catholic Church lost almost half of its clergy.
C.
Nobles could hire peasants to work the fields for less.
D.
Towns and cities grew as survivors moved there.
Which of the following was one major effect of the bubonic plague?
It killed nearly one third of the population of Europe.
Which of the following was the main cause of the Great Famine?
Heavy rainfall
Which weapon brought significant changes to warfare during the Hundred Years' War?
longbow
Why did the Flemish support Edward III's claim to the throne of France?
Their textile industry depended on English wool
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
The Catholic Church lost almost half of its clergy.
The correct answer is D. Towns and cities grew as survivors moved there.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the context of the Black Death. The Black Death was a devastating epidemic that spread across Europe in the 14th century, from 1347 to 1351. It was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was carried by fleas that infested black rats. The disease spread rapidly, causing high mortality rates in affected areas.
In this case, most of the remaining European population becoming peasants (option A) is not a direct consequence of the Black Death. The Black Death did lead to a significant reduction in population, but it did not specifically lead to a shift in social classes.
The Catholic Church losing almost half of its clergy (option B) is true. The Black Death did result in a significant decrease in the number of clergy members, as they were often exposed to infected individuals while performing their religious duties.
Nobles hiring peasants to work the fields for less (option C) is partially true. While wages did increase for some laborers due to the decreased labor supply during the Black Death, the overall trend was not a significant decrease in pay for peasants. Additionally, the shift from feudalism to a more capitalist economy began before the Black Death.
Lastly, towns and cities growing as survivors moved there (option D) is the correct option. The vast number of deaths caused by the Black Death created labor shortages in rural areas and led to the migration of survivors to towns and cities. The survivors believed that living in more densely populated areas could offer better protection against future outbreaks of the disease. This led to urban growth and contributed to the development of towns and cities as economic and cultural centers.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. Towns and cities grew as survivors moved there.