📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.2.5 The Peasants' Revolt 1381
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In 1381, the Peasants' Revolt broke out in England. It was triggered by the introduction of a new poll tax that everyone had to pay, regardless of wealth. The revolt was led by Wat Tyler and John Ball. Thousands of peasants marched on London, demanding an end to serfdom and fairer treatment.
Key Facts
- Peasants' Revolt in 1381 triggered by poll tax
- Led by Wat Tyler and John Ball
- Peasants marched on London demanding end to serfdom
The young King Richard II met the rebels at Smithfield in London. During the meeting, Wat Tyler was killed. Richard promised to meet the peasants' demands, but after they dispersed, he broke his promises and the leaders were executed. Despite its failure, the Peasants' Revolt showed that ordinary people could challenge authority, and the poll tax was eventually abandoned.
Key Facts
- Richard II met rebels at Smithfield
- Wat Tyler was killed; Richard broke his promises
- Poll tax was eventually abandoned
📝 Note de studiu
- Revolta Țăranilor (Peasants' Revolt) a fost declanșată de introducerea unei noi taxe pe cap de locuitor (poll tax).
- Revolta Țăranilor (Peasants' Revolt) în 1381 declanșată de taxa pe cap de locuitor (poll tax)
- Condusă de Wat Tyler și John Ball
- Țăranii au mărșăluit spre London cerând sfârșitul șerbiei
- Revolta Țăranilor (Peasants' Revolt) a fost condusă de Wat Tyler și John Ball.
- Revolta Țăranilor (Peasants' Revolt) în 1381 declanșată de taxa pe cap de locuitor (poll tax)
- Condusă de Wat Tyler și John Ball
- Țăranii au mărșăluit spre London cerând sfârșitul șerbiei
- Tânărul rege Richard II s-a întâlnit cu rebelii la Smithfield în London.
- Revolta Țăranilor (Peasants' Revolt) în 1381 declanșată de taxa pe cap de locuitor (poll tax)
- Condusă de Wat Tyler și John Ball
- Țăranii au mărșăluit spre London cerând sfârșitul șerbiei
- Richard II și-a încălcat promisiunile după ce țăranii s-au dispersat, iar liderii au fost executați.
- Revolta Țăranilor (Peasants' Revolt) în 1381 declanșată de taxa pe cap de locuitor (poll tax)
- Condusă de Wat Tyler și John Ball
- Țăranii au mărșăluit spre London cerând sfârșitul șerbiei
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