Question

What effect did the Black Death have on Jewish people in Europe?

A. They gained wealth because they could demand higher wages.
B. They were accused of spreading the disease, since they did not suffer from it.
C. They were blamed for the disease and often punished or killed.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The Black Death Had Europe in the Middle Ages on the brink of collapse. In general the Jewish population lived in slightly better living conditions, and were the scape goat. Man that we’re blamed for the disease and many were killed or punished. Many Jews went to places such as Poland.