Historical Events: Black Death, World War Two, and the Witchcraze

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture notes on the Black Death, World War Two, and the Witchcraze.

Black Death

A devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing about 75 million people.

Statute of Labourers

A law passed by the King to restrict peasant wages to pre-Black Death amounts after their wages had increased significantly following the epidemic.

Peasants Revolt (1381)

An uprising against taxation and the injustices faced by peasants that culminated in the execution of their leader, Watt Tyler.

Dresden Bombing

A strategic bombing carried out by Allied forces during World War II, resulting in significant civilian casualties and destruction.

Holocaust

The genocide of around six million Jews and millions of others, including Roma, homosexuals, and political prisoners by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Nuclear Bombing

The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in massive devastation and long-term impacts on survivors and the environment.

Witchcraze

A period, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries, marked by the widespread persecution of individuals accused of witchcraft.

Pendle Witch Trials

A notable witch trial in Lancashire, England, in August 1612, where individuals were executed for witchcraft.

Demonology

A book authored by King James I that outlines beliefs about witchcraft and methods for detecting witches.

Witchcraft Act (1562 and 1604)

Legislation that defined witchcraft and established legal repercussions for those accused, contributing to witch hysteria.