Peasants' Revolt Flashcards
When did the Peasants’ Revolt take place?
June 1381
Why did the Peasants’ Revolt take place?
35 years after the Black Death, many people feared that the lords would take back their privileges- the money they were given to work for them and freedom on their estates- so the peasants were prepared to fight for them.
Who supported the Peasants in what they wanted?
A priest called John Ball from Kent.
What things did the Peasants do to show their anger and rage?
The buildings which housed governmental records were burned down, many peasants started looting , they started murdering.
How old was King Richard during the time of the Peasant’s Revolt?
He was 14 years old.
When did King Richard come to meet the Peasants?
On June 14.
Where did King Richard agree to meet the Peasants at?
King Richard agreed to meet the Peasants at a place called Mile End
What happened during this meeting?
During this meeting, the King gave the Peasants and promised that they would get all they wanted and asked them to go home in peace.
who were killed in The Tower Of London?
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the King’s Treasurer.
Who was the man that emerged as the leader of the Peasants?
Wat Tyler from Kent.
When was The King and the peasants second meeting?
The King and the Peasants second meeting was on June 15.
What happened at this meeting?
At this meeting, the Lord Mayor killed Wat Tyler.
When did the revolt end?
By summer of 1381, the revolt was over.
What happened to John Ball?
He was hanged.
Were there any benefits in the end for the Peasants?
Yes. In the end, the Lords still had to give more money to the Peasants.
