The Peasants Revolt
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- It's so unfair!
- In 1381...
- Why are you angry Dad?
- Because we are still at the bottom of the feudal system!
- ...the peasants's situation hasn't changed in decades.
- The poll tax was the same no matter what your income was. This meant much higher percentage for the peasants.For them this was the last straw!
- You must pay your poll tax! The King needs the money for a war with France!
- Please, no!
- The peasants, inspired by John Ball's sermons and led by Wat Tyler, demanded that all men be free and equal. The peasants marched into London and burned down some ministers' homes.
- Do you know what your dad just did, eh Son?
- I just executed the Treasurer and the Archbishop!
- Well done Dad!
- When the boy-king finally came out to speak to the people, Wat attempted to attack the king, but the mayor of London hit him with his dagger. Before the peasants realised what had happened, the king rode out and, to avoid a riot, said he would agree to their demands (including stopping serfdom).
- It'll be ok, Son.
- You in the dark brown next!
- The peasants returned home thinking they had won, however Richard went back on his agreement. He sent his knight to their villages to arrest the rebel leaders. Although serfdom was not abolished the laws on serfs gradually relaxed.
- What's going on Dad?
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