ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Peasants’ Revolt, also called Wat Tyler’s Rebellion, (1381), first great popular rebellion in English history. Its immediate cause was the imposition of the unpopular poll tax of 1380, which brought to a head the economic discontent that had been growing since the middle of the century.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1381, peasants rebelled against King Richard II. The peasants were angry about a range of issues, such as low pay and the introduction of a poll tax. They demanded changes were made. The revolt did not achieve all of the peasants’ aims and the leader, Wat Tyler, was killed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rebels sought a reduction in taxation, an end to serfdom, and the removal of King Richard II’s senior officials and law courts. Inspired by the sermons of the radical cleric John Ball and led by Wat Tyler, a contingent of Kentish rebels advanced on London.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Causes of the Peasants Revolt were a combination of things that culminated in the rebellion. These were: Long term impact of the Black Death; the impact of the Statute of Labourers; the land ties that remained in place to feudal lords and to the church.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wat Tyler (c. 1320/4 January 1341 – 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England. He led a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution of a poll tax and to demand economic and social reforms.