The Plague

The Bubonic Plague swept throught out Europe durring the Elizabethan Era. The Bubonic plage is also known as Black Death. Durring this time, there were high death rates among Elizabethan children. Shakespears brothers and sisters were also struck down by the plague. Durring the Elizabethan period, there were repeated outbreaks of the plague. Unfortunately, high populated towns such as London were effected. Even county area and villages were struck. There was absolutely no hiding place to escape from this deadly disease. The victems that were effected would be sealed in their houses, which would then be locked and bolted from the outside. Tehey were not allowed to leave nor have anyone enter. This highly deadly disease was transmitted by the fleas that live on rodents and animals, especially rats. Once effected by the plague, the person would have incredibly painful swelling which could end up life threating.