The black death is another name for Plague.  Plague is a very deathful disease.  It is very strong and killed many people in medieval times.  One place that was swept over with plague was Europe.  Many Europeans were killed because of this deathly disease.  Because many people were killed, there were some great changes that were brought over Europe. 
     In many cases, farmers, servants, etc. became even more useful during The Black Death period.  This lead to many of them raising as much money as possible and when they had enough, they left to live if flourishing cities instead.  Also, as you know, many people were being tortured for their religion.  When the Black Death came to Europe, many frightened people blamed it all on the Jews.  This was because at the time, in several countries, Jews were being forced to either convert to Christianity or leave the country.  All of these things 

Dear Diary,
     My father is a great noble, as you know, but now I might have to go to war.  I am really nervous because my uncle just came up and told me that the pope has called on all the warriors to defend the Holy Land.  My uncle is now 52 years old, so he cannot go to war. Uncle Noah had a very serious conversation with me about my job to do in order to return home safely.  He said that it is now my duty to answer the call to this war.  I leave in 4 weeks, but my training starts tomorrow!
     I am so nervous because not many girls go to war.  I will be one of the 5 girls there out of millions of men.  I need to be smart and keep focused on the war and coming back home safely.  I am sooo scared that they are going to treat me differently because I am a girl.  Also, I am worried because the other 4 ladies have been to war before and are in their 20s.  I am barely 13!  I can't bear the thought of getting killed and never coming back home or seeing my family again.  Please help pray to Lord Jesus that I will succeed and be as honorable as my family wants me to be.  I want to impress them and be looked up to whether I survive or die in this frightening event.

Dear Diary,
     It was a normal day at the castle; my mom and dad were ruling the country, going to meetings, and making new laws.  They all were very excited because they almost have a deal with this guy across the continent for an alliance.  I was happy for my dad and my mother, but that was all before they told me what I had to do in order for this alliance to be complete.  I had to marry that guy's son!  I heard he was good-looking, and he was supposedly very wealthy, but I just didn't know about this.  It meant moving in with some guy I didn't even know and marrying him!  I cannot believe they did this to me without talking about it first!  They never did this to my older sister or brothers, so why me?!  I am super angry!
     I found out just a few minutes ago, but I am super nervous to meet Prince Louis.  He is very popular in his country and supposedly ALL the ladies want to marry him, but I am the 'lucky one'.  My mother keeps trying to talk to me about all that has happened in the last hour, but I just can't wrap my finger around the thought of getting married!  I AM ONLY 13 YEARS OLD!  How could they do this to me.  I am going to meet Prince Louis on the 22nd day of February.  I hope he is at least a kind-hearted, handsome gentleman.  Time to go do chores.

     My life is falling apart way too quickly!  First, my beloved mother dies, and my house gets burnt down by the horrible Aycliffe.  I ran into the woods to pray to my almighty Jesus Christ.  When I came back.... I heard I was named as a wolf's head!  YES! A WOLF'S HEAD!!!  I can't believe this is was I receive after praying.  My life is a disaster!  Then, to make matters worse, my only hope, Father Quinel, was caught and murdered by the bailiff.
     Now, I have just met this ratchetly old man that made me swear to God that I would be his servant!