The Fourteenth Century Crisis

  The Crises of the Later Middle Ages (often called the "Fourteenth Century Crisis") was a period of economic, social, military, and human disaster. Based on your readings in this module, answer the following questions. (1) In your opinion, which episode of this crisis was the most catastrophic -- why do you feel that way? (2) In your opinion, who was the most fascinating and/or influential person you encountered in the entire chapter -- why do you feel that way?