Why Did the Peasants Revolt?
History: KS3, topic 7.1.1
Why Did the Peasants Revolt?
The Peasants' Revolt happened in 1381. Large numbers of poor peasants marched to London to protest to the King (Richard II) about high taxes, low wages, bad government advisors and unfair treatment.
Wat Tyler's Rebellion
- The Peasants' Revolt is also known as Wat Tyler's Rebellion, after its leader.
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