Socratic Tutor

Certainly! Let's start. Could you clarify what you understand by the concept of "Late Middle Ages"? Why is this period considered "late" in relation to the chronological structure of the Middle Ages? Also, let's consider the 14th-century economic crisis. Let's overview the possible causes of this economic crisis, before we delve into the Black Death: Imagine that you are in Europe at the beginning of the 14th century. The population had grown significantly in previous centuries due to a period of favorable climate, leading to abundant harvests. With more people, however, there are also more mouths to feed. Allow me to guide you through a series of reflections and questions: 1. If the climate begins to change, becoming colder and less predictable, how do you think this would affect the harvests and, consequently, the food supply?  2. And what would happen to food prices if the food supply began to decline while demand remained high or even increased?  3. How would these factors affect the overall economy, considering trade and labor availability? I ask that you reflect on these questions and present your thoughts so we can continue.