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Peasants’ Revolt in England Timeline Game

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The Peasants’ Revolt in England (1381) was a significant event in history that challenged the social and political order of the time. To better understand the context and impact of this rebellion, a timeline game has been created.

  • The revolt was sparked by high taxes and oppressive laws imposed on the peasants.
  • One of the key leaders of the revolt was Wat Tyler.
  • The rebels marched on London, where they clashed with government forces and demanded reforms.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 1380: Poll tax introduced by King Richard II
  • May 30, 1381: Revolt begins in Essex as peasants refuse to pay tax
  • June 1, 1381: Revolt spreads to Kent led by Wat Tyler
  • June 14, 1381: Peasants capture and execute Simon Sudbury, Archbishop of Canterbury
  • June 13, 1381: Peasants march on London, burning and looting
  • June 14, 1381: King Richard II meets with rebels at Mile End
  • June 15, 1381: Wat Tyler killed during meeting with King Richard II at Smithfield
  • June 14-15, 1381: Rebels storm the Tower of London and kill the Lord Chancellor
  • June 15, 1381: King Richard II promises to abolish serfdom and grants pardons to rebels
  • June 22, 1381: Rebellion in East Anglia crushed by royal forces
  • July 15, 1381: Revolt officially ends with the capture and execution of rebel leaders
  • July-August 1381: Reprisals against rebels continue with many executed or imprisoned
  • October 1381: King Richard II revokes promises made to rebels and reinstates serfdom
  • 1381-1382: Rebels' demands for reform and fair treatment remain unmet
  • 14th-20th centuries: Legacy of the Peasants' Revolt influences later rebellions and social movements

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