Immediate Consequences
History: KS3, topic 7.3.1
Immediate Consequences of the Peasants Revolt
The immediate consequences of the Peasants Revolt were that the rebels were hanged, priests were persecuted and royal advisors fired. The government also reduced their involvement in foreign wars.
Rebels hanged
- Hundreds of rebels were hanged, including John Ball.
- By November 1381, at least 1500 rebels had been killed.
Persecution of priests
- The government violently persecuted the Lollards.
- The Lollards were the group of priests which John Ball had been a part of.
Royal advisors fired
- Some royal advisors were fired as they were the ones the rebels had blamed for the bad decisions the government had made.
War and taxation
- The government realised they would not be able to raise any further taxes to pay for the war with France.
- They decided to slowly reduce their involvement in foreign wars.
Test yourself on Immediate Consequences
Which group of priests was was violently persecuted following the Peasants Revolt? Hint: John Ball was a member.
Why were some royal advisors fired?
List the immediate consequences of the Peasants Revolt.