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Short Term Consequences

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Short Term Consequences of the Peasants Revolt

The Peasants Revolt meant that, in the short term, the Lords treated the peasants with more respect. It also led to the deposition of King Richard.

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More respect for peasants

  • The Lords treated the peasants with more respect- they wanted to avoid another rebellion!
  • Peasants often referred to the revolt when negotiating rents with their landlords.
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Effect upon King Richard

  • The Revolt made King Richard proud and over-confident which led to his removal in 1399.
  • As an adult King, he treated his nobles with contempt and rejected many requests from parliament.
  • He was paranoid about rebellion and threats to his authority, which made him deal with any opponents very harshly.
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King Richard deposed

  • In 1399, the nobles rebelled against King Richard's authoritarian rule claiming his actions made him unworthy of being the king.
  • On 1st October, he was deposed and a new king, Henry IV, was crowned king.

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