📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO social and economic changes resulted from the Black Death in England?
Correct answers: The feudal system started to decline.; Workers who survived were able to negotiate for higher wages.
✓ The feudal system started to decline.
B Peasants found their freedom and power diminished.
✓ Workers who survived were able to negotiate for higher wages.
D Labour became abundant and less valuable.
💡 Explanation
The Black Death led to the breakdown of the feudal system and allowed surviving workers to demand higher wages due to labour scarcity.
Key facts to remember
- Survivors could demand higher wages
- Feudal system began to break down
- Labour became scarce and valuable
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.4 The Black Death 1348:
The Black Death had a profound effect on English society. With so many workers dead, those who survived could demand higher wages. The feudal system began to break down as peasants gained more freedom and power. Labour became scarce and valuable, which eventually led to significant social and economic changes across England.
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