CHAPTER 3 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What were the main causes of the Peasants revolt
A
-Arrest of John Ball who believed in equality
-Statute of Labourers ‚51
-Poll tax to fund 100 years war
2
Q
Detail the developments of the ‚81 peasants revolt
A
Peasants refuse to pay poll tax and threaten to kill tax collectors, they elect Wat Tyler and free John Ball. They storm London, Wat talks to Richard but Richard goes back on his word and kills him
3
Q
What did the Peasants demand
A
All Bishops removed
Church lands given to the people
Villeins to be freemen
4
Q
What were the impacts of the PR
A
No poll tax till 1990
Peasants got land
in 100 years peasants were freemen
Statute of labourers withdrawn
