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Economy[edit | edit source]

When Black Death struck England, it eliminated half the countries labor force. This caused the remaining labors value to increase. Employers responded quickly by raising wages, improving working conditions, and in-kind benefits such as food and drinks.

King Edward III stirred to stop this and made employers roll back payment to that of 1346. In 1350, new laws were passed that there were no side deals upon hiring, all men and women under the age of 60 had to work.

Plague[edit | edit source]

Late 1348, the plague arrived in London via the road from Bristol through Oxford. By 1349, there were 290 victims die per day. 1/3 of the wealthiest perished.