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Jack Cade’s Rebellion in 1450

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Jack Cade’s Rebellion in 1450

In 1450, Jack Cade’s Rebellion highlighted frustration over corruption, taxes, and poor governance.

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Issues in England in the 1400s

  • By the mid-1400s, England faced many issues:
    • Political corruption
    • Military losses in the Hundred Years’ War
    • Economic problems
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Jack Cade

  • The economic and political issues led to the rebellion in 1450.
  • The rebellion was led by Jack Cade.
  • Jack Cade’s Rebellion was a major uprising in Kent.
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Rebels' demands

  • The rebels wanted :
    • To remove corrupt officials
    • To reduce taxes
    • To improve the treatment of common people.
  • The rebels also called for better enforcement of laws.
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Capturing London

  • Jack Cade’s forces captured London and executed some officials.
  • Cades' forces soon lost control.
  • When the forces lost control, Jack Cade fled.
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End of the rebellion

  • Jack Cade was eventually caught and killed.
  • The rebellion was crushed.
  • The rebellion showed the growing frustration of ordinary people with the ruling elite.
    • The rebellion showed the need for political and social changes.

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