The Peasant's Revolt (more correctly called the Great Rebellion or Wat Tyler's Rebellion) in England in 1381 was triggered by imposition of a poll tax. Peasants certainly took part in this, along with other sections of society. read more
Causes of the Peasants’ Revolt – The War with France. By 1381, England had spent a long time at war with France as part of the Hundred Years War. By the time the revolt had started England had been at war with France for more than forty years. read more
Peasants, The people and places in Medieval Europe, Medieval and early modern societies - Europe, History, Year 8, NSW Introduction Around 90 percent of Medieval Europeans belonged to the peasant class. read more