The black death led to people turning their backs on friends and family members leaving them to die in order to save their own lives, even children were left behind by their parents because of the fear that the black death had created. At first, the citizens had no idea of the horror that would affect every part of their lives. When one person contracted the disease, they would infect their whole family. People were stunned, confused and petrified because in a matter of months, 20-30% of their population were killed. They were shocked that a devastating pestilence had hit their continent. Although some people lost their trust in the church there were religious zealots roaming around town whipping themselves in order to pure themselves of their
