violent action against a government or ruler

a payment made to the government by every adult, regardless of how wealthy they are

a peasant bound to work on a certain piece of land

The Peasants' Revolt

History

The impact of the Black Death on England

The Statute of Labourers and the response to the Black Death

The decline of the feudal system

Richard II and the war in France

The causes of the Peasants' Revolt

In this unit, pupils considered how a range of political, economic and social factors made the lives of peasants difficult in medieval England. In 'Life in Tudor England: was there a 'Golden Age' for the poor?', pupils will extend their knowledge of the lives of those who made up the majority of England's population by assessing the quality of life of the poor by the late-16th century.

In 'The Black Death and the Silk Road: how connected was the medieval world?', pupils studied some of the key consequences of the Black Death. In this unit, pupils will explain how those consequences contributed to the social and economic tensions which triggered the Peasants' Revolt in England.

In this unit, pupils learn about the differing interpretations that exist regarding the causes of the Peasants' Revolt. They will examine the impact of the Black Death on England alongside the short-term causes of the uprising.

The Peasants' Revolt: why do historians disagree about its causes?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What was the job of John Bampton in 1381?

The leader of the Peasants' Revolt was {{}} Tyler.

Who were beheaded by the rebels, who believed that they had given the king bad advice? This happened on 13th June 1381, in London.

How old was Richard II at the time of the Peasants' Revolt?

Who is believed to have said to the rebels, "Peasants you are, and peasants you will remain"?

Residents of Brentwood refused to pay their poll tax.

Rebels destroyed the Savoy Palace in London.

Most of the rebels followed Richard after Wat Tyler was stabbed.

Richard went back on his promises to the rebels.

Put these events of the Peasants' Revolt in the order in which they occurred.

Which group of people had no wealth and no property rights in the feudal system?

In what year did the Black Death first reach England?

Which of Edward III's children died of the Black Death in 1348?

Richard II was only 10 when he became king, and he was largely controlled by his wealthy and unpopular uncle, John of {{}}.

The name of the conflict between 1337 and ended in 1453 was named the {{}} Years War.

What sort of tax did Richard II raise in 1377 to help pay for the war in France?

The Peasants' Revolt

Lesson outcome

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