Context to the Era: The 17th Century Crisis - The Little Ice Age Flashcards
When did the Little Ice Age start in the 1000’s?
in the 1300s
When did the Little Ice Age escalate heavily in Europe?
The 1570s
What was the average temperature drop in Europe throughout the Little Ice Age?
0.5 degrees Celsius
What was the highest level of temperature drop in some areas of Europe due to the Little Ice Age?
2 to 3 degrees Celsius
What was the impact on consumption for common people due to the Little Ice Age? What did some people move to?
There were many people and some people moved to Cannibalism
Why was there lots of Inflation during the Little Ice Age?
Because lots of gold and silver was coming in from The New World
Why did the Inflation not help with Ice Age Famines in Europe?
Because people would be less able to afford food
How did some people feel about the state of the world at certain times and why?
They felt the end of the world was near, because all nations in Europe were struggling
Name a Religious and Environmental Crisis in the 17th Century
30 Years War, Little Ice Age
