Peasants Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 ways being a peasant was hard
A
- life expectancy under 30
- famine
- bad hygiene
- limited medical knowledge
2
Q
What was the peasants revolt?
A
The plague had gone and people thought it would result in higher wages. But the king made a law called the statute of labourers which meant that they had to work for the same wages as before.the peasants were angry at this
3
Q
Who was the leader of the peasants revolt
A
Watt Tyler