The peasants revolt Flashcards
1
Q
When was the peasant’s revolt?
A
1381
2
Q
Why?
A
Believed society wasn’t fair
Change in perspective after the Black Death
Wanted higher wages and more freedom
3
Q
What was the new idea?
A
Sharing the wealth. Although the church said that God believed there should be rich and poor
4
Q
What did the king’s counselors put in place?
A
Poll Tax
5
Q
When?
A
1377
1379
1380
6
Q
Why was it unfair?
A
Everyone paid the same regardless of income
7
Q
Name a radical preacher
A
John Ball
8
Q
How did the peasants avoid paying it?
A
They hid or lied about the members in the family or simply disappeared
9
Q
Where did the rebellion start?
A
Essex and Kent
10
Q
Who were the leaders?
A
John Ball and Wat Tyler
11
Q
Facts about John Ball
A
He started out as a priest but was out in prison as his sermons didn’t tally with the church’s teachings
