Reasons why rebels lost the PR

Question 1

facts about lack of central leadership

Answer 1

• while Wat Tyler and John Ball emerged as prominent figures during the rebellion, they lacked the experience and military expertise needed to effectively large-scale an uprising
• this absence of cohesive leadership hindered the peasants’ ability to coordinate their actions and make strategic decisions

Question 2

facts about lack of urban support

Answer 2

• the peasants’ revolt primarily originated from rural areas, and the urban population did not actively support the rebellion
• urban merchants and craftsmen, who had a vested interest in maintaining the existing social order, feared the potential disruption and chaos that could arise from a successful peasants uprising
• without significant support from the urban population, the peasants lacked the necessary resources and reinforcements to sustain their revolt

Question 3

facts about divisions within the peasants ranks

Answer 3

• the peasant population was not unified and had different grievances and therefore motivation
• some peasants were primarily motivated by economic hardships, such as, high taxes and oppressive feudal practises, whereas others sought more radical social and political changes
• these divisions fragmented the rebellion, preventing the peasants from presenting a united front and weakening their overall strength