Question

Why was the East Midlands the most prestigious of the ME dialects?

Accepted Answer

There were more survivors of the plague in this area, with most deaths north of the Humber or in London.With vasts amount of coastline and a central location, it was geographically well-suited as a trade centre.The rise in influence of the Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Front	Why was the East Midlands the most prestigious of the ME dialects?
Back	There were more survivors of the plague in this area, with most deaths north of the Humber or in London. With vasts amount of coastline and a central location, it was geographically well-suited as a trade centre. The rise in influence of the Oxford and Cambridge universities.

East Midlands Prestigious Dialects Survivors Plague Area Deaths