Since most of Europe’s population was peasants at the time, they were the largest percent of those that died, and since there was less of them they were more sought out for work. Those that survived the countless horrors of the Black Death began to live for the moment, while others believed that the plague was sent by God to punish them for their sins, and some people even believed that the Jews were poisoning the water so nearly all Jews would flee to Poland and Russia to escape prosecution. Various revolts and upheavals occurred as a result of people realized they were worth extra and knew that life was short, and they believed that the upper class prevented them from being contented and fulfilled with their life . These actions against the rich would lead to a plethora of social and economic
Since most of Europe’s population was peasants at the time, they were the largest percent of those that died, and since there was less of them they were more sought out for work. Those that survived the countless horrors of the Black Death began to live for the moment, while others believed that the plague was sent by God to punish them for their sins, and some people even believed that the Jews were poisoning the water so nearly all Jews would flee to Poland and Russia to escape prosecution. Various revolts and upheavals occurred as a result of people realized they were worth extra and knew that life was short, and they believed that the upper class prevented them from being contented and fulfilled with their life . These actions against the rich would lead to a plethora of social and economic