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Christian Choe AP European History Chapter 12: The Crisis of the Later Middle Ages jh Prelude to Disaster In the 14th century, there was an inflation in Northern Europe. The primary yields during this era were grains, livestock, and dairy products. This inflation was the result of various storms. Geographers labeled this time of agricultural hardship as ?The Little Ice Age?. The several storms ruined many crops such as wheat, oats, and hay, while providing poor harvests. The Great Famine of 1315 ? 1322 There were a number of storms that brought along torrential rains which ruined harvests and affected the society. The lesser amounts of food released disease onto infants, children, and the elderly. The increase in starvation among the working class led to less productivity.
