End of the Revolt
History: KS3, topic 7.2.5
End of the Revolt
Suppression of the Peasants Revolt began soon after Wat Tyler's death. King Richard sent his advisors and hundreds of soldiers all over England to end the rebellions.
Essex meeting
- In Essex, King Richard met again with the rebels, who expected him to confirm what had been agreed at Mile End.
- However, he rejected them totally, saying, "you will remain in bondage, not as before, but incomparably harsher".
King Richard cracks down
- By November, 1,500 people had been killed in the fighting or by execution.
- The rebel leaders, including the Reverend John Ball, were tried and executed for treason.
Test yourself on End of the Revolt
How many had been killed in the fighting or by execution by November?