30 mai 1381 - Peasant Revolt

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Peasant rebels wanted the abolition of serfdom, amnesty for rebels and the removal of corrupt officials.
Peasant motivated by religious belief and idea of equality promoted by priest Jhon Ball
Ultimate failure with leader Wat Tyle stabbed, 15, while meeting Richard with 1500-7000 killed, reasserting royal authority

ST:
Showed how lower classes were capable of organising

LT:
Ideas of Revolt & Ball carried on, such as during the Levellers in the 17th century, and during the first trade unions.
No other poll tax successfully implemented

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