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The English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381
The first major popular rebellion in English history, the Peasants’ Revolt was the result of economic, social, and political discontent that came to a head when a new poll tax angered workers already resentful of legally fixed wage limits. Under the leadership of Wat Tyler, the rebels marched to London, captured the Tower of London, and beheaded officials responsible for the tax. King Richard II promised reforms, but instead Tyler was killed at the negotiations. What did the rebel army then do? More…: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch
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