One consequence of the Black Death in medieval Europe was significant social and economic disruption. The plague, which swept through Europe between 1347 and 1351, resulted in the deaths of an estimated one-third to one-half of the population. This dramatic population decline led to labor shortages, which increased the bargaining power of surviving workers. As a result, many peasants demanded higher wages and better working conditions, leading to social upheaval and changes in the class structure. Additionally, the significant loss of life contributed to shifts in economic practices, such as the movement away from feudalism towards more modern economic systems and market dynamics.