PEASANTS' REVOLT

What triggered the Peasants' Revolt in 1381?

A tax collector arrived in Fobbing, and peasants refused to pay the poll tax.

Who was the leader of the Peasants' Revolt?

Wat Tyler.

What were some issues that caused anger among the peasants?

Low pay and the introduction of a poll tax.

What was one of the main demands of the peasants?

To be free to move around the country.

What happened to Wat Tyler during the revolt?

He was killed after a confrontation with Richard's soldiers.

Which significant figure did the crowd murder during the revolt?

Simon Sudbury, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

How did King Richard II respond to the peasants' demands initially?

He agreed to meet with them and promised to address their demands.

What did the peasants do when they stormed the Tower of London?

They burned buildings and freed prisoners.

What happened after the meeting at Mile End?

Peasants stormed the Tower of London and murdered Simon Sudbury and Robert Hales.

What was the outcome of the peasants' demands after the revolt?

The revolt did not achieve all of the peasants' aims, especially the abolition of serfdom.

What role did John Ball play in the Peasants' Revolt?

He encouraged peasants to rebel and demand greater rights.

What was Richard II's age during the revolt?

He was only 14 years old.

What did Tyler demand during the meeting at Smithfield?

He wanted more reforms than those agreed at Mile End.

What happened when Wat Tyler confronted Richard II at Smithfield?

Tyler was stabbed, and later executed.

What did Richard claim after the peasants demanded the end of serfdom?

He claimed to be their leader and asked them to leave the city.

What ultimately happened to the peasants after they left London?

Richard did not keep his promises, and serfdom was not abolished.

What was the peasants' initial reaction to King Richard II's agreement at Mile End?

They believed that the changes would be implemented and most left the city.

What were the names of the two key advisors murdered by the peasants?

Simon Sudbury and Robert Hales.

What was one long-term effect of the Peasants' Revolt?

There were some changes and improvements to peasants' rights.

What was the poll tax?

A tax levied on individuals, which sparked the revolt.

What motivated the peasants to march to London?

Their collective anger and desire for change.

What was the response of King Richard and his advisors during the initial stages of the revolt?

They took shelter in the Tower of London.

Where did John Ball speak to the peasants?

At Blackheath, south of London.

What did the peasants demand regarding Richard's advisors?

They wanted some of the unpopular advisors to be handed over for execution.

What happened to Wat Tyler after he was injured?

He was taken to a hospital but was later tracked down and executed.

What was the final outcome of the Peasants' Revolt regarding serfdom?

Serfdom remained; Richard did not abolish it despite promises.

How did the revolt spread from Fobbing to other areas?

The refusal to pay the poll tax galvanised support from surrounding villages.

What did Richard II say to the peasants when he rode over to them?

He claimed to be their leader and asked them to leave.

In what year did the Peasants' Revolt take place?

1381.

What did the peasants burn during their uprising?

They burned down buildings as part of their revolt.

What was the initial goal of the Peasants' Revolt?

To address grievances like low pay and unfair taxes.