The Peasants Revolt Flashcards
(40 cards)
What year did the Peasants’ Revolt take place?
1381
Who was the king of England during the Peasants’ Revolt?
King Richard II
How old was King Richard II during the revolt?
14 years old
What was the main cause of the Peasants’ Revolt?
The introduction of the Poll Tax
What is a poll tax?
A tax that everyone had to pay, regardless of income
Name one long-term cause of the revolt.
The Black Death reduced the population, increasing peasants’ demands
What was the Black Death?
A deadly plague that killed millions in Europe in the 1340s
How did the Black Death affect peasants?
Fewer workers meant they could demand better pay and conditions
What was the Statute of Labourers (1351)?
A law that froze wages and restricted peasants from leaving their villages
Why did the Statute of Labourers cause anger?
It limited peasants’ freedoms and earnings
Who was one of the leaders of the Peasants’ Revolt?
Wat Tyler
Name another influential figure during the revolt.
John Ball
What was John Ball known for?
Preaching equality and criticizing the church and nobility
What was a famous quote from John Ball?
“When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?”
Where did the revolt begin?
Essex and Kent
Why did peasants march to London?
To demand fairer treatment and speak to the king
What happened when the rebels reached London?
They attacked buildings and killed officials
Which royal official was killed during the revolt?
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Simon Sudbury
Why was Simon Sudbury unpopular?
He helped introduce the poll tax
What important building did rebels burn?
The Savoy Palace
Whose home was the Savoy Palace?
John of Gaunt
What did the rebels demand from the king?
The end of serfdom and fairer laws
What is serfdom?
A system where peasants were tied to the land and their lord
Did King Richard II meet the rebels?
Yes, he met them several times
