Peasants’ Revolt: impact (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Two leaders killed at end of 1381 revolt
Two leaders killed at end of 1381 revolt
Wat Tyler and John Ball
Richard II's action after leaders died
Richard II's action after leaders died
Broke his promises to the rebels
What did rebels demand to end
What did rebels demand to end
Bonded labour (villeinage)
Year villeinage ended in England
Year villeinage ended in England
1450
Definition of villeinage
Definition of villeinage
Feudal serfdom, peasants bound to lord's land
John Ball's famous equality quote
John Ball's famous equality quote
When Adam delved & Eve span, who was then the gentleman?
17th century group inspired by revolt
17th century group inspired by revolt
Levellers
William Morris book about John Ball
William Morris book about John Ball
A Dream of John Ball
Most rebels' actual occupation
Most rebels' actual occupation
Skilled workers and artisans
1980s tax also called Poll Tax
1980s tax also called Poll Tax
Community Charge
Number protesting in London, 1990
Number protesting in London, 1990
200,000
Tax replacing Community Charge, 1993
Tax replacing Community Charge, 1993
Council Tax
1990 protest route symbolism
1990 protest route symbolism
Followed same route as 1381 revolt
Key ideas championed by John Ball
Key ideas championed by John Ball
Equality and individual liberty
Year of Peasants' Revolt
Year of Peasants' Revolt
1381