The Trigger for the Peasants' Revolt
History: KS3, topic 7.1.6
The Trigger of the Peasants' Revolt
The Peasants' Revolt started in Essex in May 1381.
John Bampton
- It began when John Bampton, a Member of Parliament and Justice of the Peace, arrived to investigate non-payment of the poll tax.
Villagers revolt
- John Bampton summoned representatives from each village, but they arrived armed and refused to pay.
- Bampton tried to arrest the villagers, which resulted in a fight where three government officials and several villagers were killed.
- Bampton managed to escape back to London.
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