Peasants Revolt: Resources
The Peasants’ Revolt took place in June 1381. An army of peasants from Kent and Essex marched on London. They did something no-one had done before or since - they captured the Tower of London. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the King’s Treasurer were killed. The king, Richard II, was only 14 at the time but despite his youth, he agreed to meet the peasants at a place called Mile End.
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Peasants Revolt: Primary Source
In the Fifth Parliament of King Richard II, amongst other hard Taxes, a Poll Tax was granted at 4d per Head of all Persons, of, or above 14 Years of Age. The Collection of this Tax, which did greatly anger the People ...
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