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The Black Death reached England in 1348, killed about one-third of the population, and weakened the feudal system through labour shortages

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Approximately what fraction of the population of England died as a result of the Black Death?

One quarter

One third

One half

Two thirds

Explanation

The Black Death killed approximately one third of the population of England. The other fractions are incorrect — one quarter is too low, and one half and two thirds are too high.