Year 7

What were the causes of the Peasants' Revolt?

Year 7

What were the causes of the Peasants' Revolt?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the causes of the Peasants' Revolt. We will explore the feudal system and consider peasants reasons for complaining. We will also learn what they initially wanted and why their wages were reduced.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Who was king during the Peasants' Revolt?
Edward I
Edward III
Henry III
Correct answer: Richard II
Q2.
Which tax helped cause the Peasants' Revolt?
Income Tax
Correct answer: Poll Tax
Scutage
Tithes
Q3.
Which baron was helping to rule England during this time?
Eustace de Vesci
Correct answer: John of Gaunt
Michael de la Pole
Roger Bigod
Q4.
Which disease was a long term cause of the Peasants' Revolt?
Correct answer: Black Death
Cholera
Great Plague
Measles
Q5.
Who were the main leaders of the Peasants' Revolt?
Wat Ball and John Tyler
Wat Johnson and John Smith
Wat Jones and John Fletcher
Correct answer: Wat Tyler and John Ball