Peasants’ Revolt: causes (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Peasants' Revolt take place?
In which year did the Peasants' Revolt take place?
1381
When did the Black Death arrive in England?
When did the Black Death arrive in England?
Around 1348
By approximately what percentage did England's population drop due to the Black Death?
By approximately what percentage did England's population drop due to the Black Death?
Up to 50%
Between which years did poor harvests create economic hardship in England?
Between which years did poor harvests create economic hardship in England?
1315-1320
In which year was the Statute of Labourers passed?
In which year was the Statute of Labourers passed?
1351
What did the Statute of Labourers attempt to do to wages?
What did the Statute of Labourers attempt to do to wages?
Keep them at 1347 levels
How old was Richard II when he became king in 1377?
How old was Richard II when he became king in 1377?
11 years old
Who effectively controlled the government after Richard II became king?
Who effectively controlled the government after Richard II became king?
John of Gaunt
By 1376, how many villages had requested copies of the Domesday Book?
By 1376, how many villages had requested copies of the Domesday Book?
More than 100
How much was the first Poll Tax in 1377?
How much was the first Poll Tax in 1377?
4 pence per person
How many weeks' wages did the third Poll Tax of 1381 require from each labourer?
How many weeks' wages did the third Poll Tax of 1381 require from each labourer?
Two weeks
What percentage of taxpayers avoided paying the second Poll Tax in 1379?
What percentage of taxpayers avoided paying the second Poll Tax in 1379?
At least 30%
Which English town did French forces attack and burn in 1377?
Which English town did French forces attack and burn in 1377?
Rye in Sussex
Which was the immediate trigger that sparked the Peasants' Revolt?
Which was the immediate trigger that sparked the Peasants' Revolt?
The third Poll Tax of 1381
What effect did the labour shortage after the Black Death have?
What effect did the labour shortage after the Black Death have?
Landowners offered higher wages