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A Long and Illustrious History

What was the Black Death?

AA type of polluting coal-smoke that darkened the skies over medieval English cities
BA devastating plague that killed about a third of England's population in 1348
CA long period of severe economic depression that affected England in the 14th century
DA prolonged and devastating war fought between England and France in the 14th century

Explanation

The Black Death was a devastating plague (most likely bubonic plague) that reached Britain in 1348. It killed about a third of England's population and had a similar impact on Scotland and Wales.

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